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MF05 YSM

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YSM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 156,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 153,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 139,744 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 139,744 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 122,622 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,595 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,247 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 105,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,699 miles

both front rear most lower arm bushes have slight movement

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres slight perrished

Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,770 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,491 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,327 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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MF05 YSM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSM, 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 MF05 YSM registered?

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

Is MF05 YSM safe to buy?

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