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AJ05 CYU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

208,509 mi
Last recorded208,509 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 208,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 191,596 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 191,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 178,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 176,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 174,708 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 174,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on front x rear brake discs

o/s/f tyre 3mm / oil leak / corrosion on suspension units

only just passed smoke test

under covers fitted / front x rear number plates / n/s/r inner side light dim / both rear tyres perishing / n/s/f tyre perishing bad

Pass 31 May 2019 173,013 miles

Nearside Rear inner side light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2018 161,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 153,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,832 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 142,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 120,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine sounds noisy on idle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 111,470 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolent level low

Fail 17 May 2014 111,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolent level low

Pass 13 May 2013 100,367 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 100,367 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2012 89,880 miles

Advise offside front tyre direction arrow facing wrong way. No wording on arrow.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,483 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wipers smear slightly.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 78,483 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,461 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to the tyre wall.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wiper smear slightly.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,595 miles

rear anti roll bar collars 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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AJ05 CYU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ05 CYU, 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 AJ05 CYU registered?

AJ05 CYU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is AJ05 CYU safe to buy?

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