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GF55 YWJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 125,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 124,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 123,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

long travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S REAR HUB

SLIGHT RUMBLE FROM THE O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 17 Aug 2021 120,090 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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S REAR HUB

SLIGHT RUMBLE FROM THE O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and also slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,086 miles

FRONT TIE BARS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

LIPS WORN ON THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Sep 2019 117,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL IN VARIOUS PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TIE BARS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

LIPS WORN ON THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2018 115,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear loom adrift

damp fuel line area

Fail 15 Sep 2018 115,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear loom adrift

damp fuel line area

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,382 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2017 113,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,673 miles

Offside Rear inner sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,840 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,410 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,553 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 YWJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YWJ, 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 GF55 YWJ registered?

GF55 YWJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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