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A1 YRW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YRW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,020 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 158,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 152,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 145,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 140,699 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 135,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 130,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 115,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 108,560 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 108,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,086 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,771 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,723 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

unable to see rear inner pads requires wheel removal for accurate check

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,622 miles

Front and rear tyres close to limit.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,073 miles

number plates deteriorated (seperating)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyre treads cracked

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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A1 YRW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 A1 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 YRW registered?

A1 YRW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is A1 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 YRW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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