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GF55 YUU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,545 mi
Last recorded147,545 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YUU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 147,545 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 141,142 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 141,142 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 135,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faintly delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper control arms, bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 135,045 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump can be heard working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut, exposing cords (235/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut too cords in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faintly delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper control arms, bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,393 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 127,378 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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear suspension arm bush split and moved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 120,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is very out of shape on inner shoulder

Fail 2 Apr 2019 113,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern as incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern as incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre is very out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,493 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 100,360 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern deteriated

Fail 24 Dec 2015 99,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 94,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,506 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 91,491 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,204 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,766 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 76,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,865 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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GF55 YUU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF55 YUU, 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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GF55 YUU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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