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AJ55 EWE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,920 mi
Last recorded184,920 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 184,920 miles

engine undertray slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 181,706 miles

Front All suspension bushes perishing and splitting

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Rear All suspension bushes perishing and splitting

Fail 4 Nov 2024 181,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front All suspension bushes perishing and splitting

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Rear All suspension bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2023 178,872 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 176,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 172,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 168,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 157,197 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 142,867 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 142,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 132,124 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,968 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 109,830 miles

Offside front brake is starting to bind

Fail 23 Oct 2014 109,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake is starting to bind

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,354 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 EWE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ55 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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