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FE55 YLV

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,763 mi
Last recorded176,763 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 YLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 176,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 172,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 168,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 164,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 155,225 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges and close to legal limits

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

front wipers slightly perished

offside number plate lamp lens dirty and slightly dim

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear side lamps on boot lid slightly dim

Fail 5 Aug 2014 155,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges and close to legal limits

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

front wipers slightly perished

offside number plate lamp lens dirty and slightly dim

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear side lamps on boot lid slightly dim

Pass 12 Aug 2013 145,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 136,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 126,689 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 126,679 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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FE55 YLV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE55 YLV, 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 FE55 YLV registered?

FE55 YLV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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