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DA05 AYL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,611 mi
Last recorded101,611 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 AYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,611 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,523 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing lower fitting (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (suspension arm ) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,608 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 95,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level low.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in rear tyres

nsr tyre worn on edge

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in rear tyres

nsr tyre worn on edge

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 86,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight cracks in off side rear tyre tread, not to ply.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,151 miles

offside rear tyre starting to distort/lose profile on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 44,073 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre slight cracking in grooves

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,393 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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DA05 AYL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DA05 AYL, 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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DA05 AYL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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