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EK05 GNY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 GNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,313 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 89,311 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 83,520 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,320 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 71,894 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 71,894 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,584 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,584 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 55,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,105 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,490 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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EK05 GNY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK05 GNY, 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 EK05 GNY registered?

EK05 GNY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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