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EA55 VNF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,227 mi
Last recorded183,227 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VNF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 183,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 180,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 180,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2018 177,458 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2018 177,458 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2017 173,787 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2017 173,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres slightly perished

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 168,140 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting (6.1.D.1a)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 165,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 163,088 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 156,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 154,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bolt appears too short as does not go all the way though the nut

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

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

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link bolt appears too short as does not go all the way though the nut

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 137,533 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 137,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 103,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 103,897 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 VNF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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