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FD05 YDR

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,377 mi
Last recorded159,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YDR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 159,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 153,783 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear indicator not connected to the brake pads, pad broken

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

sign of engine oil underneath the vehicle, need attention

Fail 22 Aug 2018 153,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear indicator not connected to the brake pads, pad broken

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

sign of engine oil underneath the vehicle, need attention

Pass 11 Aug 2017 148,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 10 Aug 2017 148,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Aug 2016 142,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage over 10mm but not in drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 142,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage over 10mm but not in drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 132,210 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,435 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 117,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 111,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 104,257 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2009 104,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,176 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 YDR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

FD05 YDR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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