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DY55 VZJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 110,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 96,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,617 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity boot is deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished in the treads.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,418 miles

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,414 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,868 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,511 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,694 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,885 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 VZJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

DY55 VZJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 VZJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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