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DV55 EKJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,309 mi
Last recorded186,309 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 186,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 186,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush the bush is in the lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush the bush is in the lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside under performs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 173,941 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 173,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 162,477 miles

Coolant leak Nearside boton house ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2017 162,477 miles

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

Coolant leak Nearside boton house ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 151,034 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened support bracket (3.5.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 151,034 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened support bracket (3.5.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 139,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 139,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 128,828 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,178 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2011 108,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,175 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,284 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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DV55 EKJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV55 EKJ, 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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DV55 EKJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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