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OU05 YZX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 124,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 116,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,509 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 93,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2018 78,835 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,678 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction screen has a crack (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** strong advice leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reg l;amp not working

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** strong advice leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** strong advice trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front head lamps hazey

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack near side of screen not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 61,141 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 52,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,561 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)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,031 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall but no cords or plys exposed at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,646 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 YZX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

OU05 YZX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is OU05 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 YZX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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