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AY05 MDU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,634 mi
Last recorded120,634 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,634 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,706 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW+WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGES (APPROX 2K)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT BOOT SPLIT (CLOSES WHEN WEIGHT OF VEHICLE IS ON IT) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT BOOT SPLIT (CLOSES WHEN WEIGHT OF VEHICLE ON IT) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 97,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 86,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 53,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,563 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 MDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 MDU registered?

AY05 MDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is AY05 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MDU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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