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OY05 DSU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,669 mi
Last recorded155,669 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 155,669 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted as standard not giving full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2023 155,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 150,492 miles

Nearside slight play inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 134,606 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,734 miles

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,786 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 104,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,731 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,589 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,799 miles

front discs corroding

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,139 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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OY05 DSU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY05 DSU, 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 OY05 DSU registered?

OY05 DSU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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