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FD05 YBZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

403,905 mi
Last recorded403,905 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 403,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 362,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 362,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 320,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 320,621 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 282,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 282,185 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 243,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 243,437 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2013 216,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 196,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 178,965 miles

NSF HEADLAMP RE AJUST SET AT MAX SETTING TO RIGHT

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE SLIGHTLY .RE FIX

nsr shocker cover broken

slight chip in windscreen

slight roughness in steering when turned lock to lock?

Pass 8 Apr 2010 150,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 99,042 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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FD05 YBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD05 YBZ, 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 FD05 YBZ registered?

FD05 YBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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