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AJ55 YWS

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,224 mi
Last recorded166,224 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 166,224 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 166,175 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 165,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,672 miles

EML light is on

Fail 24 Feb 2023 135,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light is on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 128,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,158 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 121,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,458 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 113,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,657 miles

EGR pipe repaired.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,657 miles

EGR pipe repaired.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,579 miles

Nail in NSR tyre. Tyre walls damaged from running under inflated.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,551 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,765 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 14 Jan 2009 44,216 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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AJ55 YWS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ55 YWS, 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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AJ55 YWS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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