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EK55 JZJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,762 mi
Last recorded162,762 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 JZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 162,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,644 miles

both side rear bump stops broken away on shock absorbers

both side top wish bone bushes splitting inners

damage on windscreen

front washer jets poor

rear pads getting low

rear tyres cracking slight bulge on o/s/r side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2024 161,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 161,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 158,614 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 157,802 miles

both bottom arms have slight play on inner bush

Fail 1 Aug 2022 157,802 miles

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

both bottom arms have slight play on inner bush

Pass 9 Aug 2021 154,858 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 154,844 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 154,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 154,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 149,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,447 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 138,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 133,200 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Rear flexis starting to perish.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,857 miles

Front anti roll bar c link bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear flexis starting to crack.

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 127,673 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front anti roll bar c link bushes starting to perish.

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

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

Rear flexis starting to crack.

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,778 miles

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

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

undertray damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

undertray damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2013 114,120 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres heavily worn on edges

possible o/s driveshaft oil seal leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,539 miles

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

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

auxillary belt noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,927 miles

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Oil level is low

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 57,456 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 JZJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZJ, 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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EK55 JZJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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