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DV55 TJU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,219 mi
Last recorded172,219 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 TJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 172,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear chassis showing corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 167,899 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 167,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 166,086 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Slight buckle in N/S/R wheel inner rim.

Slight movement front suspension bushes.

Fail 30 Dec 2016 166,086 miles

Engine management light staying on.

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

Slight buckle in N/S/R wheel inner rim.

Slight movement front suspension bushes.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 160,762 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 157,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 152,741 miles

Both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Evidence of fuel leak from pump area.

N/S/R brake disc badly corroded.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 152,740 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Evidence of fuel leak from pump area.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R brake disc badly corroded.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 143,591 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 133,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jan 2012 133,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 117,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 95,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,601 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 71,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DV55 TJU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DV55 TJU, 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 DV55 TJU registered?

DV55 TJU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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