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MH55 YKA

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,263 mi
Last recorded156,263 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,263 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 1 Dec 2025 156,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2024 153,790 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 151,375 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear shock absorbers mounts prescribed areas slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from views of the test.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 148,685 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area / inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 146,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear coil spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 146,327 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear coil spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 143,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 136,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,756 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 125,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,190 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 111,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,161 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,161 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,998 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)

Pass 3 May 2011 50,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,817 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 22 Nov 2008 26,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,803 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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MH55 YKA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MH55 YKA, 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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MH55 YKA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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