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FX55 YSS

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,276 mi
Last recorded162,276 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 162,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 157,726 miles

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

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

steel wheel fitted to front alloys to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2022 153,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 146,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 146,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 140,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 133,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 133,977 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber lower bush showing signs of perishing

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 127,697 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber lower bush showing signs of perishing

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,409 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,642 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroding

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroding

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,143 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,992 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,287 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,287 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,798 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,565 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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FX55 YSS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red 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 FX55 YSS, 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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FX55 YSS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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