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EA55 FSF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,728 mi
Last recorded179,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 179,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both straight arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 179,728 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both straight arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 179,147 miles

both front shocks have light misting of oil

high brake light not wired up

Fail 5 Nov 2016 179,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front shocks have light misting of oil

high brake light not wired up

Pass 26 Oct 2015 165,113 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2015 165,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers smearing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 151,800 miles

centre rear brake missing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 139,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 118,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,956 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 68,132 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on both edges and starting to wear low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,132 miles

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

both front tyres worn on both edges and starting to wear low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,925 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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EA55 FSF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA55 FSF, 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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EA55 FSF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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