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EJ55 VYW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,475 mi
Last recorded146,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 146,475 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 139,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 133,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 153,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 131,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 125,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 119,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 115,098 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 115,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 90,566 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 90,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,599 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 VYW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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