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FY05 YHH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,085 mi
Last recorded179,085 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 179,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 169,723 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 169,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 162,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension units and mountings corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Dec 2018 162,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension units and mountings corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 153,058 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF upper inner bushes worn (both arms on each side) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 132,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,910 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

damage to nearside door mirror casing

Pass 11 May 2011 71,971 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 71,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,179 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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FY05 YHH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY05 YHH, 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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FY05 YHH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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