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OV05 YBA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,922 mi
Last recorded139,922 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 139,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet lever missing

handbrake reading low 16%

Fail 1 Nov 2022 139,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet lever missing

handbrake reading low 16%

Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,909 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,216 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,063 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Engine warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished on outer edge ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perished on outer edge ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 60,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,549 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,549 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,128 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 43,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,018 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,421 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,396 miles

nearside front tyre split on outer wall

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 YBA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV05 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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