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DK05 YCS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,609 mi
Last recorded119,609 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YCS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,333 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2020 105,324 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,476 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,981 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,980 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)

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

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,717 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,402 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,077 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 58,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,158 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 39,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 39,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,550 miles

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

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

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 YCS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 YCS registered?

DK05 YCS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is DK05 YCS safe to buy?

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