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DN54 ZYR

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 ZYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,991 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 65,638 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 65,638 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 62,896 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,079 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 57,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,619 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 49,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,087 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 48,087 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,518 miles

EML on

Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,684 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 46,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,982 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,727 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 41,404 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 38,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,541 miles

continental driving deflectors fitted to headlamps(this has not effected the beam pattern)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,383 miles

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

Engine & enginebay covers fitted.

Engine, gearbox & underbody sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,296 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 23,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,639 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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DN54 ZYR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DN54 ZYR, 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 DN54 ZYR registered?

DN54 ZYR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is DN54 ZYR safe to buy?

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