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AK05 YPA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,004 mi
Last recorded175,004 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 175,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 175,004 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 168,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 168,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 165,636 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 165,636 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 158,243 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 158,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 152,356 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 152,356 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 145,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 137,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,112 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 121,217 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,522 miles

Condensation in both outer rear lamp clusters.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 97,522 miles

Condensation in both outer rear lamp clusters.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,144 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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AK05 YPA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK05 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 YPA registered?

AK05 YPA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is AK05 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 YPA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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