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EJ55 VHU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,282 mi
Last recorded116,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,282 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

f/n/s tyre bald on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

uneven wear to r/o/s tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear inner on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 107,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear inner on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower front and rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,225 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 29 May 2018 93,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,461 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,389 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,317 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 54,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 38,852 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,019 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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EJ55 VHU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

EJ55 VHU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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