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MT05 DBY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,713 mi
Last recorded158,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 158,713 miles

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

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 front (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))

Rear number plate lamps poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2020 150,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 150,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 138,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 136,375 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 136,037 miles

Centre Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,417 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,811 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 118,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise wheel align issue

Fail 11 Aug 2010 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 114,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,884 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 7 Jul 2009 104,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 100,376 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 DBY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT05 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

MT05 DBY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is MT05 DBY safe to buy?

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