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CK05 YSC

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,752 mi
Last recorded165,752 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 YSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 165,752 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 165,636 miles

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 151,099 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 151,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 135,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 135,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 121,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing heverly on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 121,029 miles

Emissions not tested Basic emissions test completed, full catalyst test cannot be performed due to erratic engine speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,743 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlight beam image weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,134 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,997 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,578 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 27 Apr 2009 19,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,271 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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CK05 YSC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CK05 YSC, 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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CK05 YSC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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