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AY55 MFJ

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,773 mi
Last recorded112,773 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 112,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is DEVOID of tread on the inner shoulder ie BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is DEVOID of tread on the inner shoulder ie BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,115 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 99,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected mounting bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,363 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 83,361 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 56,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,575 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,339 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,729 miles

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

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

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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AY55 MFJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AY55 MFJ, 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 AY55 MFJ registered?

AY55 MFJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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