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DY55 VPU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,713 mi
Last recorded123,713 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 123,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear slight corrosion to inner sill to floor near rear axle mounts both sides

Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,851 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

n/s/f both upper suspension arms bushes splitting and pulling out

n/s/f lower front arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

o/s/f both upper arm bushes splitting and pulling out

o/s/f tyre has splits around inner side wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

n/s/f both upper suspension arms bushes splitting and pulling out

n/s/f lower front arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

o/s/f both upper arm bushes splitting and pulling out

o/s/f tyre has splits around inner side wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,962 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 98,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,662 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER REAR ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DE TATCH

Nearside Front TYRE 2.7MM 235/40/18

Fail 9 Jan 2017 81,661 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT UPPER REAR ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DE TATCH

Nearside Front TYRE 2.7MM 235/40/18

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,910 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 57,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,636 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,160 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,052 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,035 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,198 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 VPU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

DY55 VPU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 VPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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