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J13 DSF

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,281 mi
Last recorded148,281 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,281 miles

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

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

Front wheel arch rusted. BOTH

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,243 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 141,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,190 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,523 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,899 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,040 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,356 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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J13 DSF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J13 DSF, 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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J13 DSF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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