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KY05 CYF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,867 mi
Last recorded249,867 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 249,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 242,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 236,754 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Fail 31 Mar 2021 236,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2020 232,159 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 232,159 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 229,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 226,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 222,322 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 222,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 215,521 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 212,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 208,851 miles

front tyres wearing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 208,850 miles

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

front pads wearing

front tyres wearing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 197,222 miles

exhaust blow under bonnet

Pass 19 Dec 2011 173,626 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 153,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 124,431 miles

advise on windowscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2009 92,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,358 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)

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

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

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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KY05 CYF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY05 CYF, 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 KY05 CYF registered?

KY05 CYF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is KY05 CYF safe to buy?

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