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DY05 ENL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

212,078 mi
Last recorded212,078 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ENL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 212,078 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside upper bushes deteriorated, rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both offside & nearside tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 212,078 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside upper bushes deteriorated, rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both offside & nearside tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 201,805 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 201,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 190,169 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 190,169 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 171,701 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2016 171,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 147,530 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 30 Sep 2015 147,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

One nearside rear lamp not lighting

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

Rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 125,143 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges & worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2014 125,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges & worn close to legal limit

Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,486 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,486 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 87,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,137 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Mar 2010 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

One washer n/w at n/s/f .

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,561 miles

One washer n/w at n/s/f .

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,648 miles

airbag light on

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 ENL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY05 ENL, 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 DY05 ENL registered?

DY05 ENL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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