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AO55 YYC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

225,721 mi
Last recorded225,721 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 225,721 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 225,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 206,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 206,590 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 193,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 193,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 175,575 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 175,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2017 175,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Both discs worn

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Both upper control arm bushed deteriorated

Offside Front Both upper control arm bushed deteriorated

Rear Items on back seat, couldn't test seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 154,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 142,501 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 128,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2013 113,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,840 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped /worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,765 miles

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

all brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn edges getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,441 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,545 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,704 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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AO55 YYC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 AO55 YYC, 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 AO55 YYC registered?

AO55 YYC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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