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DK05 YGA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,720 mi
Last recorded188,720 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 188,720 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 188,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 174,288 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 174,288 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 167,629 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 167,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 160,855 miles

boot lid security

various dash warning lamps on possible dash fault

Fail 13 Mar 2018 160,855 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

boot lid security

various dash warning lamps on possible dash fault

Pass 18 Mar 2017 154,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 154,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking O/s fuel pipe under plastic sheild (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre sidewall damaged and cut but not deep enough to reach structure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

n/s/r fog light inoperative

Fail 13 Jan 2016 144,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre sidewall damaged and cut but not deep enough to reach structure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

n/s/r fog light inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,751 miles

nearside inner tail light inop

Pass 17 Dec 2013 132,666 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 132,637 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,988 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 113,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f brake judder

Pass 30 Dec 2011 113,575 miles

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

o/s/f brake judder

Fail 29 Oct 2010 111,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,307 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 YGA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

DK05 YGA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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