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DV54 XUZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,626 mi
Last recorded198,626 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 XUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 198,626 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 193,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 193,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 188,238 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 188,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 178,988 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 178,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 170,647 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 170,647 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 163,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,695 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet safety catch seizing

engine oil on minimum level

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2014 137,951 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls perishing and in poor condition

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 137,951 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls perishing and in poor condition

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,083 miles

Both rear tyres walls perishing

Front service brake veers right

Nearside front suspension lower arm front swivel ball joint slight lift

Fail 6 Feb 2012 121,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,348 miles

nearside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 21 Feb 2011 113,478 miles

Offside mirror housing damaged and security suspect

Fail 4 Feb 2010 105,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wing mirror suspect security

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 105,295 miles

Offside wing mirror suspect security

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DV54 XUZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV54 XUZ, 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 DV54 XUZ registered?

DV54 XUZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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