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KY05 YGC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,365 mi
Last recorded181,365 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 YGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 181,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 181,355 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 180,863 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 180,863 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 172,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 172,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 166,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 147,391 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 147,391 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,591 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 108,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2013 103,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,185 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 97,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,222 miles

n/s front is close to 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,565 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly possible tracking

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 washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,982 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,217 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 53,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 YGC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

KY05 YGC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is KY05 YGC safe to buy?

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