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DN05 YFD

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,003 mi
Last recorded159,003 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 YFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 159,003 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 156,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 152,444 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 152,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 130,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 117,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked on tread area

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre cracked on tread area

Offside rear tyre cracked on tread area

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 117,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked on tread area

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre cracked on tread area

Offside rear tyre cracked on tread area

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear / n/s/rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,338 miles

advise front tyres badly worn on outer edges

advise front tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2011 105,338 miles

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

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

advise front tyres badly worn on outer edges

advise front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,610 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 99,660 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,238 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,213 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 83,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,825 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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DN05 YFD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN05 YFD, 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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DN05 YFD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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