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EJ55 YDB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,147 mi
Last recorded157,147 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 YDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 157,147 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front ball joint slightly play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted.

Fail 31 Dec 2019 157,147 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front ball joint slightly play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 152,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 152,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished and inner sidewall cut.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under body of vehicle corroded.

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 6 Aug 2017 140,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight rear service brake inbalance

Fail 10 Oct 2016 133,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken 2 green,1 blue (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight rear service brake inbalance

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,462 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,318 miles

n/s front tire outer wall protector split

windscreen crack on o/s

Fail 10 Nov 2014 115,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tire outer wall protector split

windscreen crack on o/s

Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,859 miles

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 105,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,310 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 87,823 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,650 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,570 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,570 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YDB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc 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 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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