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EJ05 HGZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,195 mi
Last recorded152,195 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 152,195 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edges both offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 152,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edges both offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 143,115 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 143,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,372 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 133,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 118,827 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 112,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 104,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,647 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,477 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,874 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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EJ05 HGZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ05 HGZ, 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 EJ05 HGZ registered?

EJ05 HGZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 HGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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