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DY05 EMV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,862 mi
Last recorded124,862 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 124,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 124,859 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,702 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 89,702 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,682 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,608 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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DY05 EMV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY05 EMV, 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 DY05 EMV registered?

DY05 EMV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DY05 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 EMV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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