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EJ55 VHW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,214 mi
Last recorded196,214 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 196,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 194,844 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 3 Jul 2018 181,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 170,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 161,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 158,437 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 155,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 155,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 153,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 155,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 132,885 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 132,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 119,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 119,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,033 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 107,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,440 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

sill covers fitted.

under floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

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 VHW 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 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 VHW registered?

EJ55 VHW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ55 VHW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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