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OV05 YLF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,842 mi
Last recorded165,842 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 165,842 miles

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

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Fail 5 Oct 2021 165,842 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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Pass 1 Oct 2020 160,012 miles

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

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Fail 1 Oct 2020 160,001 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exsposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exsposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 7 Oct 2019 154,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 151,131 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 148,795 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 144,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 115,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 114,875 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,016 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jul 2009 92,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,527 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 YLF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

OV05 YLF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 YLF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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