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DE55 EAM

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,639 mi
Last recorded145,639 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 EAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,639 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 145,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

gearbox bolts loose and numerous bolts missing,gearbox appears to be splitting from engine

Pass 20 Aug 2016 137,920 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 137,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 123,499 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 123,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,970 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 84,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,300 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)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 48,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,138 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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DE55 EAM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE55 EAM, 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 DE55 EAM registered?

DE55 EAM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DE55 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 EAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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