BD55 PHY

2005 AUDI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
AUDI
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 January 2027 (211 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,133 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Audi has 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 18,133 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in usage, raising multiple red flags.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 82,469 miles in Nov 2019 to 71,805 miles in Nov 2018, then a further drop to 1,710 miles in Nov 2021, indicating a major change in usage patterns.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (Jan 2025) — a critical safety failure.
  • Recurring Brake System failures: 5 major failures and 12 related advisories across multiple tests.
  • Recurring Tyre failures: 2 major failures and 13 related advisories across multiple tests.
  • Significant mileage drop: Usage dropped from 10,000+ miles/year to under 2,000 miles/year between 2019 and 2021.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until January 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Consistent annual mileage for the first 14 years of its life, showing regular use.
  • No recurring failures for major safety systems like steering or suspension.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 18,133 mi PASSOct 2009: 23,524 mi PASSOct 2010: 29,372 mi PASSOct 2010: 29,372 mi FAILOct 2011: 35,105 mi PASSOct 2012: 38,992 mi PASSOct 2013: 43,933 mi PASSOct 2014: 48,564 mi PASSOct 2015: 53,025 mi PASSOct 2016: 58,169 mi PASSOct 2017: 62,635 mi PASSNov 2018: 71,805 mi PASSNov 2019: 82,469 mi PASSOct 2020: 99,383 mi FAILOct 2020: 99,383 mi PASSNov 2021: 101,093 mi PASSNov 2022: 109,644 mi FAILNov 2022: 109,652 mi PASSNov 2023: 113,781 mi PASSJan 2025: 115,745 mi FAILJan 2025: 115,745 mi PASSJan 2026: 125,965 mi FAILJan 2026: 125,972 mi FAILJan 2026: 125,972 mi PASS126k72k18kOct 2008Jan 2026

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 PASS 18,133 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 23,524 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 29,372 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 FAIL 29,372 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oct 2011 PASS 35,105 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 38,992 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 43,933 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 48,564 mi
USER ENTERED front number plate damaged, but not likely to be misread
Oct 2015 PASS 53,025 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre bald on outer egde
Oct 2016 PASS 58,169 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 62,635 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 71,805 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 82,469 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear small nail in centre of tyre
Oct 2020 FAIL 99,383 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Registration plate lamp: 1 of 2 dim.
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation. Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oct 2020 PASS 99,383 mi
ADVISORY Registration plate lamp: 1 of 2 dim.
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation. Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation. Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nov 2021 PASS 101,093 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2022 FAIL 109,644 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2022 PASS 109,652 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 PASS 113,781 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2025 FAIL 115,745 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 115,745 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 FAIL 125,965 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 125,972 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Jan 2026 PASS 125,972 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD55 PHY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.