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HV55 YTS

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,247 mi
Last recorded197,247 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YTS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 197,247 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 197,241 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 183,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 147,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 136,948 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 136,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 123,734 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,670 miles

engine mangement light on

Fail 7 Jan 2012 104,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

engine mangement light on

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,777 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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HV55 YTS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV55 YTS, 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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HV55 YTS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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