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EX55 VRO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,585 mi
Last recorded106,585 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VRO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,585 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 106,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,914 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 99,914 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,377 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,310 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,813 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,388 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,720 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,196 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,541 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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EX55 VRO 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 EX55 VRO, 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 EX55 VRO registered?

EX55 VRO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EX55 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VRO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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