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MF05 YSK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,822 mi
Last recorded133,822 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YSK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 133,822 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers fitted with zipties

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area, not fully accessible due to rear undertray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

engine mounts worn

Pass 29 Dec 2020 129,022 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower x2 ball joint dust covers secured with zipties (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

oil leak at maximum

Pass 28 Dec 2019 126,517 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,933 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint fitted incorrectly but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall has a cut

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 119,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint fitted incorrectly but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall has a cut

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,225 miles

Emissions only just met lambda test, exhaust requires sealing.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On edge of sidewall. ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 112,225 miles

Emissions only just met lambda test, exhaust requires sealing.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On edge of sidewall. ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted poorly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Fail 3 Sep 2016 103,272 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement and cracks in all front lower suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2014 91,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement and cracks in all front lower suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,212 miles

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

air bag light staying on.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 84,212 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,351 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,815 miles

slight mis-shaping to nearside rear tyre tread

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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MF05 YSK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF05 YSK, 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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MF05 YSK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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