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MC05 YMY

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,268 miles

Brake peddle indicates issue with service brake. Peddle reaches the floor but brake performance requirements were meet.

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat adjustment plastic missing, metal exposed

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt fully as boxes in seat

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Has slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 96,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of the two lowers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords There are multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both of the two lowers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake peddle indicates issue with service brake. Peddle reaches the floor but brake performance requirements were meet.

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat adjustment plastic missing, metal exposed

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt fully as boxes in seat

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Has slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 89,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,015 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,290 miles

Oil leak ()

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front washer has a poor output of fluid

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning light is on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,968 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,209 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,931 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,679 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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MC05 YMY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MC05 YMY, 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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MC05 YMY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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