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DY55 VSU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,393 mi
Last recorded122,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 122,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 122,378 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2026 122,365 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 120,258 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 117,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 115,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,812 miles

Front under tray has a broken mounting

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,029 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on the inner shoulder areas

Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding the limits of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn badly on the inner shoulder areas

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,729 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 95,591 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH BACK (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,307 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 73,727 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 73,727 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,077 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,180 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,580 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 VSU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

DY55 VSU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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