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AV55 YGU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

223,146 mi
Last recorded223,146 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 223,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXABLE BRAKE HOSE DETERIOATED. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER DETERIOATED. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 217,235 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK`S DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK OUTER CASEING`S DETERIOATED. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 208,339 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK`S. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 201,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 195,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 190,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 187,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 182,333 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIOATED.

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 182,317 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR MOST ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIOATED.

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 178,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 171,647 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 157,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 142,449 miles

Offside rear brake dragging slightley

Fail 17 Nov 2014 142,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake dragging slightley

Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 101,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,324 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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AV55 YGU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV55 YGU, 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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AV55 YGU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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