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DA05 YGH

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

239,882 mi
Last recorded239,882 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YGH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2022 239,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating but no excessive movement

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 145,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 134,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 134,844 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 134,842 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,577 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn inner & outer edges

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front headlamp dip beam aim on lower limit & adjusters are defective

Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,020 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 118,020 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,796 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 107,796 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 91,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,190 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 YGH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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