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OV05 YAG

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,096 mi
Last recorded159,096 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 159,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 142,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 140,682 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 140,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,158 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 138,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 131,156 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Rear rear brak discs rusty particularly off side

Fail 8 May 2017 131,152 miles

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

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

Front brake discs rusty

Rear rear brak discs rusty particularly off side

Pass 6 May 2016 123,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 111,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 111,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 98,359 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 86,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,058 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,078 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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OV05 YAG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YAG, 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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OV05 YAG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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