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DY55 AUV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,644 mi
Last recorded178,644 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 178,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 170,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 167,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 167,088 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted effecting steering (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 165,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust modified

Fail 21 Nov 2019 165,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust modified

Pass 3 Dec 2018 161,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 161,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 both rear no plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 160,179 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 160,179 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 157,331 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2015 147,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 130,033 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,153 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 118,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,443 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 102,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,060 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 96,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,369 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,225 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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DY55 AUV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DY55 AUV, 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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DY55 AUV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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