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DK05 YBM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,124 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,960 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 115,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,851 miles

Nearside Rear flexy brake hose slightly deteriated

Offside Rear flexy brake hose slightly deteriated

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

engine running rough at idle

n/s front tyre scuffed outside edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 112,851 miles

n/s front tyre scuffed outside edge

Nearside Rear flexy brake hose slightly deteriated

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

Offside Rear flexy brake hose slightly deteriated

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

engine running rough at idle

Fail 18 Nov 2016 112,845 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper damaged and insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

engine runing rough at idle

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s front tyre scuffed outside sidewall

Pass 11 May 2015 106,335 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2015 106,335 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 99,584 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,119 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 87,249 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 87,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch sticks

Pass 15 May 2012 77,292 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2011 64,945 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,297 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,752 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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DK05 YBM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK05 YBM, 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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DK05 YBM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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