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GD54 DCY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,752 mi
Last recorded193,752 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 193,752 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 193,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 181,488 miles

Nearside Both rear discs rusty but meet requrments

Nearside Upper Slight play in top wishbone rubber bush

Pass 11 Jan 2017 171,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts in the inside side wall but not down to the cords

Some bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2017 171,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts in the inside side wall but not down to the cords

Some bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2015 151,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower N/S/F lower arn ball joint gaiter slightly perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 140,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 126,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,209 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 102,208 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 89,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,951 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,941 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,636 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,286 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD54 DCY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD54 DCY, 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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GD54 DCY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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