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MM55 EWY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

197,616 mi
Last recorded197,616 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 197,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 187,934 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 6 Mar 2025 187,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2024 179,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2023 168,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also seriously worn on inner edge customer will be advised verbally (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 160,876 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective damaged /cracked ()

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 160,778 miles

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective damaged /cracked ()

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 151,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Covered in waxoyl

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 138,465 miles

rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake on limit of binding

Offside Rear Outer side light not working / dim

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

Rear brake hose ferrules getting corroded and rubbers perishing

chip in zone b of wind screen

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension sub frame and arms nearing limit of corrosion in places

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,184 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody Covers Fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 124,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,726 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,513 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear and nearside front brake slightly binding

Rear suspension corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,513 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear and nearside front brake slightly binding

Rear suspension corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

POWER STEERING PIPE AT REAR OF ENGINE BAY GETTING CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION SUB FRAME AND ARMS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

REAR SUSPENSION SUB FRAME AND OTHER COMPONENTS GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,685 miles

Getting rusty in places underneath at rear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Getting rusty in places underneath at rear.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,871 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,869 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,869 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MM55 EWY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MM55 EWY, 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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MM55 EWY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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