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EA55 VBZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,659 mi
Last recorded66,659 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 66,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 62,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,515 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,865 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 52,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,513 miles

Nsr tyre splitting inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has splits in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,959 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 40,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 38,974 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,700 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,287 miles

6mm crack in the swept area of the windscreen

7mm crack in the swept area of the windscreen

Offside front tyre 3mm tread

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,481 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 VBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBZ, 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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What year was EA55 VBZ registered?

EA55 VBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is EA55 VBZ safe to buy?

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