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GY55 YWD

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,851 mi
Last recorded118,851 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YWD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,851 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 29 Jan 2026 118,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 108,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,367 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL front upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,055 miles

N/S/F Upper Suspension Arm Bushes Perished

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

O/S/F Upper Suspension Arm Bushes Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,054 miles

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

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

N/S/F Upper Suspension Arm Bushes Perished

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

O/S/F Upper Suspension Arm Bushes Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,563 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,563 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (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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GY55 YWD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY55 YWD, 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 GY55 YWD registered?

GY55 YWD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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