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EK55 RGY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,358 mi
Last recorded171,358 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 RGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 171,358 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff

parking brake requirements only just met (16%

wipers smeary

Pass 8 May 2018 159,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 8 May 2018 159,026 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall split

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

Offside Rear tyre inner wall split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,697 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 77,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,032 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,438 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,613 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under tray fitted to front to rear brake pipes

under tray fitted under engine bay

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,771 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 RGY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey 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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

EK55 RGY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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