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EK05 YLL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YLL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 129,192 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 129,183 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,182 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear stop lamp not working , unknown if wired up

front upper suspension arm bushes starting to split

minor movement in both front lower rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,564 miles

n/s/r tyre inner area wearing low to limit/perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 112,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r tyre inner area wearing low to limit/perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,574 miles

Front and rear tyres are starting to wear on edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shocker absorbers weak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shocker absorbers weak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,194 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,579 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,579 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,955 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 48,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,718 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 YLL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 EK05 YLL, 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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EK05 YLL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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