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2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,738 mi
Last recorded201,738 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 201,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 201,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 194,744 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 194,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 175,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 157,589 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 135,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,705 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,692 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,315 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 44,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,838 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 VPN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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