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DK05 YCG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

201,478 mi
Last recorded201,478 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 201,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 191,122 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp in poor condition

Nearside headlamp has poor beam paten

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 180,220 miles

Front both anti roll link has slight play

Offside headlight has poor beam pattern

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 172,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2015 161,039 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both side tyres in poor cindition

Pass 13 Jun 2015 161,039 miles

Rear both side tyres in poor cindition

Pass 28 Jun 2014 153,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre side wall in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 143,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 133,157 miles

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,659 miles

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

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 91,816 miles

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Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,578 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 YCG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCG, 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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What year was DK05 YCG registered?

DK05 YCG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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