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EK05 YLJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,754 mi
Last recorded163,754 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 163,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper rear suspension link bushes seperating

Nearside Front Upper upper front suspension link bushes worn and perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper front suspension link bushes worn and perishing

Offside Front Upper rear suspension link bush seperating

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Fail 6 Aug 2016 163,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper rear suspension link bushes seperating

Nearside Front Upper upper front suspension link bushes worn and perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper front suspension link bushes worn and perishing

Offside Front Upper rear suspension link bush seperating

Offside Front seat belt frayed

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 138,818 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis going rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2015 138,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis going rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,442 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise nsf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,864 miles

Guard missing at rear of n/s/f wheel arch

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear anti roll bar corroded at collars

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,864 miles

Guard missing at rear of n/s/f wheel arch

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear anti roll bar corroded at collars

Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,339 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,725 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,837 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 YLJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK05 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

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

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