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EK55 RGU

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,453 mi
Last recorded201,453 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 RGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 201,453 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 201,453 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 195,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 187,384 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 187,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 178,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 171,712 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 171,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 163,909 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 160,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 157,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 157,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 150,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 150,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 143,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 110,451 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

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 RGU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

EK55 RGU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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