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AV55 YGW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,532 mi
Last recorded246,532 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 246,532 miles

advise front tyres low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 221,761 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in punchured

Fail 27 Oct 2016 221,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in punchured

Pass 20 Nov 2015 203,140 miles

Both front tyres wareing on inner edges

N/s/rear tyre has been run flat, Puncture not repairable

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

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

Offside Rear On limit

Fail 20 Nov 2015 203,140 miles

Both front tyres wareing on inner edges

N/s/rear tyre has been run flat, Puncture not repairable

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear On limit

Pass 17 Nov 2014 183,071 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 183,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 10 Dec 2013 163,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 139,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,274 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 118,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,804 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,089 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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AV55 YGW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV55 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

AV55 YGW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is AV55 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 YGW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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