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DU05 VZA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,521 mi
Last recorded157,521 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 157,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,050 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 133,891 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 127,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 122,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 117,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,364 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 104,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,534 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 87,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,082 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,090 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,992 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DU05 VZA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU05 VZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU05 VZA registered?

DU05 VZA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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