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MJ05 YGW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,591 mi
Last recorded146,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 141,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 135,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 128,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 121,652 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Fail 1 Jun 2020 121,652 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,148 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine oil level low

Fail 1 Jun 2019 117,129 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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 31 May 2018 108,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,725 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,369 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,583 miles

n/s rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,106 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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MJ05 YGW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MJ05 YGW, 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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MJ05 YGW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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