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EF05 HKK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,302 mi
Last recorded189,302 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 189,302 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 189,176 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 179,751 miles

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 169,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 156,551 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 156,511 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 142,732 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 129,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2013 116,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front both top arm inner bushes slighty perished

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,577 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

emissions slightly smokey

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,680 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,836 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,836 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,324 miles

rear number plate faded

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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EF05 HKK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 HKK, 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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EF05 HKK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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