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EK55 HCG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,697 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,327 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,616 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,786 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,227 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 49,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,173 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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EK55 HCG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK55 HCG, 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 EK55 HCG registered?

EK55 HCG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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