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MT05 DAU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,994 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 120,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f wheel stiff to turn (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,990 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,956 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 97,863 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NEARSIDE FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 88,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,424 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 81,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,841 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,672 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,552 miles

Offside front tyre 3mm tread

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads low

Nearside front tyre 2mm tread

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,525 miles

cracks o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,027 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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MT05 DAU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT05 DAU, 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 MT05 DAU registered?

MT05 DAU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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