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EK55 KAE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 134,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,013 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 129,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,463 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 107,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine NOT TESTED - OVER FULL WITH OIL (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER ARMS - BORDER LINE (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER WALL MARKED -BEEN RUN FLAT

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,711 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 99,711 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,328 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,404 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 KAE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK55 KAE, 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 KAE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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