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H13 DSD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,074 mi
Last recorded164,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 DSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 164,074 miles

All front upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 156,254 miles

All front upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 143,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low / tyre perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to legal limit / tyre perished and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 142,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low / tyre perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to legal limit / tyre perished and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking brake effort 18% repairs required (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,329 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 128,520 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 11 Jul 2018 112,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,534 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,873 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 49,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,087 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 35,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,010 miles

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

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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H13 DSD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H13 DSD, 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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H13 DSD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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