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KY05 YFX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 149,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 149,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 145,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 145,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,025 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2019 142,025 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

underside of vehicle covered in plastics

Fail 6 Sep 2018 136,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

underside of vehicle covered in plastics

Pass 1 Sep 2017 127,959 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

battery has some movement

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 115,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 110,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front upper and lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting slightly

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 May 2013 100,184 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 100,184 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 96,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension arm bushes are perished

Pass 24 May 2012 96,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension arm bushes are perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,157 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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KY05 YFX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KY05 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

KY05 YFX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is KY05 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 YFX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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