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K16 DWR

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 DWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall - 225/45 W17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 88,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 79,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,490 miles

all tyres are worn on both edges

dust boots on offside front lower and nearside front lower ball joints are damp

outer wall of offside front tyre is damaged

undertray loose and damp

Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

all tyres are worn on both edges

dust boots on offside front lower and nearside front lower ball joints are damp

outer wall of offside front tyre is damaged

undertray loose and damp

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,051 miles

engine under tray damaged

near side washer jet poor

oil level showing minimum on dip stick

rear brake hoses starting to perish

various suspension dust boots perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2017 76,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine under tray damaged

near side washer jet poor

oil level showing minimum on dip stick

rear brake hoses starting to perish

various suspension dust boots perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,336 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre valve poor

nearside rear tyre worn on edges,outer edge below 1.6mm - replace soon

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,685 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 57,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,055 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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K16 DWR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K16 DWR, 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 K16 DWR registered?

K16 DWR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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