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AV55 JYW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,154 mi
Last recorded217,154 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 217,154 miles

parking brake requires attention

under body shields fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

n/s/r shock absorber dirt shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2025 207,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

under body shields fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2025 207,871 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

under body shields fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 197,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

under body shields fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2024 197,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f fog lamp broken

under body shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 195,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 191,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f fog lamp broken

under body shields fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 191,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f fog lamp broken

under body shields fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 186,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 184,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody shields fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 184,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underbody shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 164,396 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 164,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 148,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,492 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,430 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,429 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,727 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar lock rings brocken

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,605 miles

front windowscreen wipers not clearing screen properley

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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AV55 JYW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV55 JYW, 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 AV55 JYW registered?

AV55 JYW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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