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AP05 RYD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

242,878 mi
Last recorded242,878 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 RYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 242,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 367,025 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 344,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 193,517 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 182,056 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front windscreen has a small chip

offside rear tyre inner wall has cracks but not deep enough to cut cords

Fail 19 Mar 2013 182,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad warning light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front windscreen has a small chip

offside rear tyre inner wall has cracks but not deep enough to cut cords

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 166,370 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside lower shock absorber rubber deteriorated but not yet loose

offside front lower shock absorber rubber deteriorated but not loose

Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 128,627 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 128,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Engine oil and filter change overdue/required.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads both sides linings low.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,945 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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AP05 RYD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP05 RYD, 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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AP05 RYD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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