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DV05 SXG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,409 mi
Last recorded131,409 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 131,409 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 124,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

the eml warning lamp came on and went off

Fail 10 Oct 2025 124,462 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to the exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip on the shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is cut on the outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 116,228 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,862 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm front balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NSF & OSF rear arm bush attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 79,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,343 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,760 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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DV05 SXG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DV05 SXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV05 SXG registered?

DV05 SXG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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