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EJ55 VZH

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,835 mi
Last recorded172,835 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 172,835 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel slightly high.

Fail 22 Feb 2020 172,770 miles

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

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel slightly high.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 167,659 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 167,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 162,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 158,712 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 158,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,548 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 151,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 124,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 109,090 miles

Flat spots on n\s\r tyre tread

Fail 23 Nov 2012 109,090 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Flat spots on n\s\r tyre tread

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,493 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 94,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,182 miles

Securing collars for bushes on rear anti-roll bar cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,493 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 VZH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

EJ55 VZH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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