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EX05 PYO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,567 mi
Last recorded133,567 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 126,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 126,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 118,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 111,012 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 10,018 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,844 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,497 miles

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

Offside Front drivers front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

front wipers smeary

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,988 miles

both front tyres wearing lower on outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,988 miles

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

both front tyres wearing lower on outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,324 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,140 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,140 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 71,321 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 67,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges.

Pass 16 May 2011 65,539 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,669 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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EX05 PYO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 EX05 PYO, 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 EX05 PYO registered?

EX05 PYO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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