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EX55 YNZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 94,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 94,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 91,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,204 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 89,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,416 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms , inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 79,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,631 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,156 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 68,156 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,684 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

moisture in offside rear lamp

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,136 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,792 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front 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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EX55 YNZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 EX55 YNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 YNZ registered?

EX55 YNZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is EX55 YNZ safe to buy?

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