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EK05 HHJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,294 mi
Last recorded175,294 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 175,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 19 Dec 2023 169,574 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 162,626 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

rear exhaust loose

Pass 15 Dec 2021 159,338 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 159,338 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 156,825 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 152,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 149,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 141,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 136,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 134,106 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING, NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Oct 2015 134,106 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING, NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

OIL LEAK

Pass 1 Nov 2014 132,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 132,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 118,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 118,533 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,633 miles

nsf tyre outer side wall has cut but not down to cords

osf wiper blade slight smear

Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nsf tyre outer side wall has cut but not down to cords

osf wiper blade slight smear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,227 miles

Rear tyres worn, 2-3mm, nearside rear, wearing uneven, outer edge, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2008 30,428 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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EK05 HHJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

EK05 HHJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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