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DG05 YDV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,534 mi
Last recorded179,534 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 179,534 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 279,897 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side wing panel damaged dent

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Door damaged dent

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Under vehicle corrosion all over

Pass 23 Jul 2019 151,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 141,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,915 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front rubber boot perished and slight split in it (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint rubber boot perished and slight split in it (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 116,100 miles

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

eml lamp on

ns and os bottom ball joint boots split

Pass 1 May 2014 110,003 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,619 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 103,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 91,943 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 66,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,466 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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DG05 YDV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DG05 YDV, 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 DG05 YDV registered?

DG05 YDV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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