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OV05 YJC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,231 mi
Last recorded186,231 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YJC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 186,231 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 186,228 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar bracket insicure/bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

Offside Front windscreen damaged just outside drivers view

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 183,180 miles

windscreen damaged and chipped

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

battery poorly secured

both front headlamps starting to flicker on dipped beam - suggest attention

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

eml on

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s/r road wheel previously welded

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and cuts around tyre

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 183,179 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

battery poorly secured

both front headlamps starting to flicker on dipped beam - suggest attention

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

eml on

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s/r road wheel previously welding

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and cuts around tyre

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

undertrays and sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged and chipped

Pass 5 Dec 2016 178,528 miles

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

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

damage to n/s of vehicle

main beam working intermittently working at time of test

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

oil leaks

rear flexi hoses perished

tyres underinflated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 178,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to n/s of vehicle

damage to o/s/r tyre outersidewall

eml on

main beam working intermittently working at time of test

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

oil leaks

rear flexi hoses perished

tyres underinflated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 173,436 miles

front lower arm ball joint dust covers perishing

headlights flickering occasionally recommend attention

Fail 14 Nov 2015 173,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front lower arm ball joint dust covers perishing

headlights flickering occasionally recommend attention

Pass 19 Sep 2014 167,189 miles

slight bulge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall suggest attention

Pass 4 Sep 2013 162,195 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 161,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

front pads 75 perc worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,098 miles

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

air bag light intermitent

mil light on

Fail 22 Aug 2012 140,098 miles

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

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

air bag light intermitent

mil light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 119,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 88,200 miles

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

front tyre's worn on edges close to limit

Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,030 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 YJC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OV05 YJC, 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 YJC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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