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DY55 LVP

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,780 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 134,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 130,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 4 Dec 2018 130,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,858 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 123,858 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 113,199 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 102,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smoke on idle and purge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,316 miles

N/S/Front tyre wall has cuts, no plies showing

Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML light indicates fult

N/F tyre inner wall cut plies not visible

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,810 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,783 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 LVP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY55 LVP, 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 DY55 LVP registered?

DY55 LVP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 LVP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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