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OU05 RYY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,350 mi
Last recorded144,350 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 144,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,569 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 121,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2024 115,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 108,095 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 94,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 80,152 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 80,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,592 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 12 May 2010 37,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,581 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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OU05 RYY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU05 RYY, 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

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What year was OU05 RYY registered?

OU05 RYY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is OU05 RYY safe to buy?

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