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AY05 MDE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 146,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 139,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,869 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 128,846 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 100,977 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,799 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,899 miles

all front upper arm bush's starting to split

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,950 miles

front brake pads look low

offside front tyre wearing both edges

rear tyres wearing both edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,470 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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AY05 MDE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY05 MDE, 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 AY05 MDE registered?

AY05 MDE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is AY05 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MDE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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