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DE55 YYH

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 124,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

service light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,783 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,509 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 107,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,012 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 92,881 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 92,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2015 82,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,704 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,078 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,367 miles

cracks on inner sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 27,981 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,198 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE55 YYH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE55 YYH, 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 DE55 YYH registered?

DE55 YYH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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