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AD05 YDU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,974 mi
Last recorded163,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 163,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 163,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 156,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,539 miles

nearside front shock damp

nearside rear tyre deep cut inner edge close to limits unable to view fully

Fail 9 Jun 2016 144,539 miles

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

nearside front shock damp

nearside rear tyre deep cut inner edge close to limits unable to view fully

Pass 3 Jun 2015 134,595 miles

both headlamps degraded within limits time of test [poor output]

engine fuel filter damp

nearside front shock damp

Fail 2 Jun 2015 134,568 miles

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

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

both headlamps degraded within limits time of test [poor output]

engine fuel filter damp

nearside front shock damp

offside front tyre worn close to limits also degraded inner wall close to limits change asap

Pass 23 May 2014 121,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 110,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 98,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 98,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 86,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,217 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,920 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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AD05 YDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD05 YDU, 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 AD05 YDU registered?

AD05 YDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AD05 YDU safe to buy?

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