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DU55 CXS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,685 mi
Last recorded115,685 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 CXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 115,685 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,563 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 109,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Brake pipe fouling hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 104,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 104,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 95,728 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ###BOTH## (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin POOR (3.5.1g)

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively H\B POOR (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,854 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,038 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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DU55 CXS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU55 CXS, 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 DU55 CXS registered?

DU55 CXS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 CXS safe to buy?

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