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DU05 VYT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,671 mi
Last recorded163,671 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VYT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 163,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,525 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 141,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,291 miles

DETERIORATION OF BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES

HEAVY RUST ON REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES.

HEAVY RUST ON REAR UNDERFRAMING.

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 131,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

DETERIORATION OF BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES

HEAVY RUST ON REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES.

HEAVY RUST ON REAR UNDERFRAMING.

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 121,354 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 121,354 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 104,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,143 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 89,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,449 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,190 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)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,400 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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DU05 VYT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU05 VYT, 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 DU05 VYT registered?

DU05 VYT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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