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DA05 AYF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,923 mi
Last recorded100,923 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 AYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 97,997 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 18 May 2021 97,997 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 19 May 2020 96,917 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 19 May 2020 96,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 21 May 2019 95,277 miles

damage 0f less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 20 May 2019 95,275 miles

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

damage 0f less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 21 May 2018 92,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 89,590 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt frontmost outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt frontmost outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 86,337 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 83,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 79,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 79,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 76,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 73,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 64,781 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,567 miles

under engine panel fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under engine panel fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,113 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n s f tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,113 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n s f tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA05 AYF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA05 AYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 AYF registered?

DA05 AYF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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