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MM54 YAO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,158 mi
Last recorded175,158 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 YAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 175,158 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,165 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 159,156 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 153,335 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 153,335 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2017 145,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP OUTER (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 145,850 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 Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP OUTER (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,783 miles

Rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 135,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,022 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine undertray insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,044 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet catch stiff/siezed.

o/s number plate light dim.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,646 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 84,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear 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)

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE REPLACED SOON

air bag light on

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,403 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 19,403 miles

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

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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MM54 YAO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 MM54 YAO, 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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MM54 YAO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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