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AY55 YUK

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,655 mi
Last recorded139,655 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 139,655 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 131,095 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 131,091 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 125,308 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 125,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 115,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 115,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,823 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,308 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 68,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,074 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,317 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AY55 YUK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY55 YUK, 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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AY55 YUK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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