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GY55 DCE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,308 mi
Last recorded143,308 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 DCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 143,303 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 135,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,747 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 102,947 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,690 miles

All four tyres are cut on outer sidewalls but not to cords

Both front tyres badly worn on both edges

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front discs worn and corroded

Nearside front door damaged

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear disc corroded on friction surface area

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 31 Jul 2010 85,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Aug 2009 62,265 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear so unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,383 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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GY55 DCE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GY55 DCE, 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 GY55 DCE registered?

GY55 DCE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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