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AJ55 EWC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,167 mi
Last recorded190,167 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 190,167 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER WINGS CORRODED

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 190,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER WINGS CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 185,695 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 185,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 181,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wing Corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wing Corroded

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 181,405 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Glass All Cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wing Corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wing Corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 175,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 163,204 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 163,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 150,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,812 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front exhaust clamp corroded and parted

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 138,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper bracket parted (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush parted (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides perrished / cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front exhaust clamp corroded and parted

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,124 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 126,124 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,511 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2014 102,198 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 102,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,680 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

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 10 Mar 2012 82,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear inner tyre thread worn uneven .

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,367 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,551 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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AJ55 EWC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ55 EWC, 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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AJ55 EWC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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