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EK05 HGN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,236 mi
Last recorded191,236 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 191,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,728 miles

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

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 19 Jul 2016 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,594 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing windsccreen

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light staying on

engine management light staying on

nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,745 miles

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

engine under tray adrift

tyre wall damage near side front, off side front and near side rear.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

engine under tray adrift

tyre wall damage near side front, off side front and near side rear.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear light unit slightly insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside inner position light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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EK05 HGN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK05 HGN, 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 EK05 HGN registered?

EK05 HGN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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