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EK05 YKU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 130,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,006 miles

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

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

Rear Rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has heavy age cracks

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges almost reaching ply/cords

Fail 20 Aug 2016 83,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has heavy age cracks

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges almost reaching ply/cords

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,361 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,357 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 58,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,617 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 47,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,997 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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EK05 YKU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK05 YKU, 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 EK05 YKU registered?

EK05 YKU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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