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DG55 EWR

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 142,979 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 137,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 133,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 129,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,265 miles

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 124,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 124,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,987 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,279 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 113,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,946 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,854 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,305 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,523 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 79,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,498 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,892 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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DG55 EWR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DG55 EWR, 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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DG55 EWR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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