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AU05 YDS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,292 mi
Last recorded113,292 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,292 miles

Brake pad wear sensor illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,452 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,781 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished and worn

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,399 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished and splitting

Nearside front tyre worn low on the tread shoulders

Number plate lamps miss matched

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2017 87,399 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished and splitting

Nearside front tyre worn low on the tread shoulders

Number plate lamps miss matched

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,687 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,687 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked and aim (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,683 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,211 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,956 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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AU05 YDS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AU05 YDS, 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 AU05 YDS registered?

AU05 YDS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is AU05 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 YDS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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