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DY55 VTL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

210,301 mi
Last recorded210,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 210,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 202,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 195,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 195,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 186,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 176,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 167,541 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

o/s/r tyre wearing low.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight movement in various front suspension bushes

wear to rear brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 140,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 113,276 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 99,916 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels/cuts im n/s/f tyre wall/front tyres wearing edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,240 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSES UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS FRONT TO REAR

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 VTL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

DY55 VTL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 VTL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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