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DY55 VSD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,174 mi
Last recorded176,174 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 176,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 172,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 162,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 149,402 miles

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

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread both edges

o/s/f tyre wear both edges

rear no plate loose

slight runout o/s/f brake

vibration from steering

Pass 9 Aug 2013 129,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 117,779 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer walls cracked.

Pass 6 May 2011 112,077 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,596 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VSD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

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

Is DY55 VSD safe to buy?

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