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OY05 DUA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,039 mi
Last recorded159,039 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 DUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 159,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 155,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 155,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 143,371 miles

215/55r16 97y

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside and on wear marks on inside

Offside Front damage to bumper and wing

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside,on wear marks

Fail 2 Oct 2018 143,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

215/55r16 97y

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside and on wear marks on inside

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

Offside Front damage to bumper and wing

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside,on wear marks

Pass 13 Oct 2017 130,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 130,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inside and cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 115,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,441 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside and outside

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,547 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front damping slightly reduced

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,962 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,011 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,237 miles

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)

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 DUA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 OY05 DUA, 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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OY05 DUA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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