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GY05 DRX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 88,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,085 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,929 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,134 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,823 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 85,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,648 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,266 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 45,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 37,350 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 37,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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GY05 DRX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 GY05 DRX, 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 GY05 DRX registered?

GY05 DRX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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