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DY55 VPW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,592 mi
Last recorded101,592 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VPW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,592 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF,OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,399 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 79,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre size 2354018 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - tyre size 2354018 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - tyre size 2354018 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light stays on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,286 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,218 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2013 52,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,833 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,833 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,934 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,256 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 35,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,588 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,588 miles

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

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 VPW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

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