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EA55 VND

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,341 mi
Last recorded179,341 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 179,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 10 Dec 2022 179,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick less than 1.5mm between pad centre clip and disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front centre wheel caps missing

front discs worn

slight distortion of rear wheel rims

Nearside Rear tyre worn out on inner 1/8th of tread 225/45/18

Pass 14 Dec 2021 170,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 170,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,110 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 163,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 153,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 148,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,219 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Dec 2017 138,219 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,378 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Dec 2016 126,378 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,232 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

nearside rear tyre distorted on tread face

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,372 miles

both front tyres worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,912 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,055 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,093 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,658 miles

possible rear brake pads low

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 VND is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VND, 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 VND is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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