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OV05 YJS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YJS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,277 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 118,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm from sub frame to lower strut [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working front fog light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect [burst] (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,318 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,430 miles

fuel cooler removed

n/s/r lamp loose

o/s/f & n/s/f fog lamps not working

scratches to screen

Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,385 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))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r lamp loose

o/s/f & n/s/f fog lamps not working

scratches to screen

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,677 miles

both rear tyres perishing & worn to edges

n/s/r outer lamp lens security

o/s/f & n/s/f upper front & rear suspension arms inner bushes perishing & splitting

Fail 10 Apr 2018 92,607 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing & worn to edges

n/s/r outer lamp lens security

o/s/f & n/s/f upper front & rear suspension arms inner bushes perishing & splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,590 miles

management lamp on

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

management lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,037 miles

front lower ball joints rubber boots perishing

offside and nearside front upper suspension arms inner bushes splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside front lower ball joints rubber boots split

offside and nearside front upper suspension arms inner bushes splitting

Pass 2 May 2015 75,918 miles

both steering rack boots twisted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 61,460 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,103 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,524 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,498 miles

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

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,394 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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OV05 YJS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OV05 YJS, 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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OV05 YJS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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