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DK05 YCV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,854 mi
Last recorded91,854 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,866 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 86,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,367 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 80,366 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,499 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,423 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,244 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,689 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing down on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,805 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 YCV 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 72.2%.

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 DK05 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

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

Is DK05 YCV safe to buy?

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