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ML05 YHY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,147 mi
Last recorded216,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 216,147 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 122,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,421 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 108,822 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,408 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 99,408 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 51,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 73,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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ML05 YHY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML05 YHY, 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 ML05 YHY registered?

ML05 YHY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is ML05 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 YHY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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