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DY55 OJM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,489 mi
Last recorded213,489 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 213,489 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 209,552 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 199,835 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 191,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 190,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 182,339 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 170,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 158,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Pass 31 Mar 2016 146,786 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 146,786 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 134,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 101,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2012 101,302 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,041 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 88,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,476 miles

front tyres worn close to limit. long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,611 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 OJM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DY55 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

DY55 OJM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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