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FH05 YBX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,196 mi
Last recorded162,196 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 162,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 159,100 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 156,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 156,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 154,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 151,275 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 147,627 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 144,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 140,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,533 miles

Central Lower Advise 2 exhaust clamps depreciated getting very thin,

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush, (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes covered in protective coating,

under trays fitted at time of test,

Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,287 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 124,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,579 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,110 miles

brake fluid level low

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

rear brake pads worn to limit

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,824 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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FH05 YBX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FH05 YBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 YBX registered?

FH05 YBX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FH05 YBX safe to buy?

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