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EA55 VKJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,724 mi
Last recorded114,724 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 114,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,792 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Park brake just passed test on 17%

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,772 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on sidewalls

Fail 15 Dec 2020 104,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on sidewalls

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,182 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,699 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,766 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 77,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,907 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,816 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,916 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 36,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,603 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 26,603 miles

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

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

rear ant/rollbar coller craked n/s

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,669 miles

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

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 VKJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

EA55 VKJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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