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GY05 DTN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 152,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 143,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2020 143,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 134,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 134,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (shock mount arm) dust cover split all round and inner bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (shock mount arm) dust cover split all round and inner bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 235/40/18 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed offside and nearside. also offside ferull corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 130,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed offside and nearside. also offside ferull corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,761 miles

lower ball joint dust covers splitting

under tray damaged

upper suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 22 Aug 2016 116,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 111,220 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,123 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 105,123 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,982 miles

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

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 91,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,226 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,196 miles

off/side front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DTN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DTN, 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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GY05 DTN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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