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EJ55 HFC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,292 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine rattle present - under covers

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated facing front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated facing front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated facing front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated facing front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,210 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,694 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2009 25,118 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 16,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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EJ55 HFC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ55 HFC, 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 EJ55 HFC registered?

EJ55 HFC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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