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DY05 ZYT

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ZYT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 144,380 miles

Both front top wishbones bushes perished.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 144,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front top wishbones bushes perished.

Pass 26 May 2016 134,991 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)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 134,991 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 126,383 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 126,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 115,374 miles

Front tyres perishing on edges

Moderate exhaust smoke when engine revved

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

Fail 7 May 2014 115,374 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front tyres perishing on edges

Moderate exhaust smoke when engine revved

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

Pass 3 May 2013 105,295 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall spilt.

Fail 3 May 2013 105,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall spilt.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre inner wall split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,576 miles

N/S/R tyre inner wall split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,708 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall slight damage and inner wall spilt.

offside front tyre inner wall spilt.

Pass 6 May 2009 64,446 miles

cut in nearside front tyre but not to excess at present

Pass 16 May 2008 53,008 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 ZYT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

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

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