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F4 DGW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,958 mi
Last recorded147,958 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 DGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 147,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to deteriorate (perish/crack) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 147,956 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to deteriorate (perish/crack) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 140,352 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner top front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

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

Rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating.

Rear rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,500 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 111,500 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded,

both rear brake discs worn and corroded.

glove box hinge broken.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,575 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 104,575 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres close to wear markers.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,947 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 86,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,807 miles

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

Front discs rusty on braking surface.

Pass 24 Sep 2010

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

Front brake discs corroded on braking surface.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,138 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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F4 DGW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F4 DGW, 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 F4 DGW registered?

F4 DGW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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