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AF55 YNS

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YNS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,001 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 125,967 miles

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

Front both sides lower ball joints dust covers damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 125,967 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front both sides lower ball joints dust covers damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,341 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,474 miles

o/s/f n/s/f top suspension arms spliting

o/s/r brake clip not located properly

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,217 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f top suspension arms spliting

o/s/r brake clip not located properly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,844 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear brake pads heavely worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,496 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cracks to nearside front tyre walls strong advise.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake caliper lever sticky operation brake test o.k.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Roof warning light on dashboard.

Service light on dashboard.

Suspension bushes cracking in general

Fail 20 Jun 2011 69,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cracks to nearside front tyre walls strong advise.

Cuts to nearside front outer tyre wall strong advise.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear inner side light not working one of two.

Offside rear parking brake caliper lever sticky operation brake test o.k.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Roof warning light on dashboard.

Service light on dashboard.

Suspension bushes cracking in general

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,273 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,114 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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AF55 YNS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol 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 AF55 YNS, 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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AF55 YNS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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