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DV55 WFU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,443 mi
Last recorded175,443 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 175,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 170,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 170,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 165,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 150,032 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 149,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes top arms slight cracking and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bushes slight cracking and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

vehicle starts rough from cold and black smokes heavily with a slight misfire type shake.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 138,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Power steering pump drive system defective mid belt tensioner bearings failed causing belt to hang off pulley. steering could be lost if this belt comes off. (2.3.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes top arms slight cracking and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bushes slight cracking and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

vehicle starts rough from cold and black smokes heavily with a slight misfire type shake.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,068 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,426 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,617 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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DV55 WFU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV55 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

DV55 WFU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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