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DE55 HGP

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 HGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 166,280 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 163,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 160,083 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 157,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 156,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 154,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 154,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 151,436 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 148,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 146,962 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 144,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 141,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 138,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 126,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,488 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 79,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly cracked(not affecting digit's)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate slightly cracked(not affecting digit's)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 64,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,957 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear anti roll bar collars split

Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,957 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear anti roll bar collars split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DE55 HGP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE55 HGP, 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 DE55 HGP registered?

DE55 HGP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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