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MD05 DTX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,943 mi
Last recorded173,943 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 173,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 169,913 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 169,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 166,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 159,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 156,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 147,866 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 147,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,479 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,297 miles

brake fluid slightly low

front bumper side mountings broken slightly

neaside front lower front suspension arm ball joint is slightly worn

offside front lower front suspension arm ball joint is very slightly worn

offside front top rear suspension arm bush is splitting, no excessive movement

Fail 11 Aug 2014 110,648 miles

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

front tyre treads getting low on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,648 miles

front tyre treads getting low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,013 miles

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise slight lift in n/s/f lower front ball joint

advise very slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,348 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,793 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2008 43,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,995 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,789 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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MD05 DTX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MD05 DTX, 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 MD05 DTX registered?

MD05 DTX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is MD05 DTX safe to buy?

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