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EK05 HGX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

259,102 mi
Last recorded259,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 259,102 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 259,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 246,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 241,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 236,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 226,775 miles

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

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 27 Jun 2017 215,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 200,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 190,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 175,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 156,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 139,777 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,038 miles

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

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

tyre wear consistent with incorrect tracking

Fail 27 Jun 2011 119,038 miles

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

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

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

tyre wear consistent with incorrect tracking

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,356 miles

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

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

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 HGX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EK05 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

EK05 HGX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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