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EP55 PVK

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,071 mi
Last recorded167,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP55 PVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 167,071 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 157,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 157,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,944 miles

boot catch diky,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,oil spill,rear springs deteriorating,exhaust clamp,passenger front tyre tread low,front brake imbalance 37%

Fail 22 Oct 2018 142,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 130,732 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch partially seized

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 130,732 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear arm. (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear arm. (2.5.B.2b)

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

Bonnet secondary safety catch partially seized

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 components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

secondery bonnet catch seized

Pass 23 Dec 2013 172,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 165,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 158,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 120,270 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 117,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,803 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

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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EP55 PVK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EP55 PVK, 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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EP55 PVK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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