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EK05 URR

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,974 mi
Last recorded126,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 URR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 126,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 124,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner & Outer Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner & Outer Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,862 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 121,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 121,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 121,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake only just passed test at 16%

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 109,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 109,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,739 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,935 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,209 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 73,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,889 miles

both front tyres on 3mm 235/40/18Y

Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on 3mm 235/40/18Y

offside wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,281 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,209 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,160 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall 235/40/18Y

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,884 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,527 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 URR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

EK05 URR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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