CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY55 FJZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,988 mi
Last recorded175,988 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 175,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 175,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush In arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush In arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 172,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 166,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 166,924 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,946 miles

brake pipes above under trays

grease around offside front outer cv boot

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 152,102 miles

brake pipes above under trays

cuts in front tyres

front tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 152,096 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

cuts in front tyres

front tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 140,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 133,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 124,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 114,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

front discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 99,176 miles

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

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,800 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 84,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,619 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY55 FJZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY55 FJZ, 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

How do I check the history of KY55 FJZ?

You can check the full history of KY55 FJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY55 FJZ registered?

KY55 FJZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is KY55 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 FJZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY55 FJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY55 FJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.