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EK55 XGT

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,044 mi
Last recorded94,044 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XGT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,390 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,373 miles

front to rear under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,412 miles

front to rear under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,646 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 69,614 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,688 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

front inner brake pads appear low

headlamp beam images just visable , headlamp outer covers deteriated

Fail 24 Jan 2018 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

front inner brake pads appear low

headlamp beam images just visable , headlamp outer covers deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front has cut in tread but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2017 63,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front has cut in tread but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 36,462 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)

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,645 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 28,641 miles

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

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

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 XGT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

EK55 XGT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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