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EK55 XGE

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 158,493 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on legal limit/very worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2019 152,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 139,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,813 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,597 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 88,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,302 miles

Inner bushes in both front suspension top arms starting to perish slightly both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,701 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,898 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 XGE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 XGE registered?

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

Is EK55 XGE safe to buy?

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