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DA05 GYS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,624 mi
Last recorded198,624 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 198,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

E.M.L light on

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 190,983 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 178,440 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 168,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 159,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 142,789 miles

NOTE child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear seat belts preventing full inspection

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

brake warning light on

front and rear brake pads wearing low?

Fail 1 Nov 2010 142,781 miles

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

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

NOTE child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear seat belts preventing full inspection

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

brake warning light on

front and rear brake pads wearing low?

Pass 1 Dec 2009 132,849 miles

NOTE child seats fitted to n/s front & o/s rear seat belts, preventing full inspection

NOTE plastic covers fitted

damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2009 132,845 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NOTE child seats fitted to n/s front & o/s rear seat belts, preventing full inspection

NOTE plastic covers fitted

damage to windscreen

o/s rear outer side light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 108,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 108,913 miles

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

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 GYS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYS, 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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DA05 GYS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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