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OV05 YAD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 157,828 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,908 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING TO INSIDE TREAD

Fail 28 Jun 2016 150,908 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING TO INSIDE TREAD

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 139,060 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 127,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 113,534 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 113,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil filler cap leaking [needs replacing]

oil level slightly low

service light on

Pass 22 May 2008 45,164 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 45,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OV05 YAD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV05 YAD, 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 OV05 YAD registered?

OV05 YAD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is OV05 YAD safe to buy?

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