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EX55 WYM

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,996 mi
Last recorded238,996 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 238,996 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 238,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 238,994 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested System leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reversing lamps permanently on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 238,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Reversing lamps stay on when not reversing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 230,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 216,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 202,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 186,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 186,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 175,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 175,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 174,828 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 174,761 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 163,971 miles

offside hand brake

Pass 19 Feb 2018 148,756 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 15 Feb 2017 137,030 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 130,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,658 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,802 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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EX55 WYM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX55 WYM, 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 EX55 WYM registered?

EX55 WYM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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