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AV55 YGL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,715 mi
Last recorded173,715 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 173,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 173,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 164,529 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 151,695 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 151,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 136,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 99,800 miles

Child seat positioned in n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,433 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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 43,641 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 43,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV55 YGL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV55 YGL, 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 AV55 YGL registered?

AV55 YGL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is AV55 YGL safe to buy?

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