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EJ55 VHV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,828 mi
Last recorded154,828 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 154,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 148,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 142,406 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,877 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted under neath

Fail 7 Jan 2016 132,873 miles

Offside Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted under neath

Pass 21 Jan 2015 128,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 112,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 108,777 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 108,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 97,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,800 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 VHV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ55 VHV, 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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EJ55 VHV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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