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EF54 VVC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,745 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,594 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,343 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,467 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,080 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,185 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,968 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,968 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,788 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,800 miles

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

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

rear brake disc worn but not weakend

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,435 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 76,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 67,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,587 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

squealing from v belt area

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,306 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,664 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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EF54 VVC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EF54 VVC, 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 EF54 VVC registered?

EF54 VVC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is EF54 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 VVC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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