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ET54 HKA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,397 mi
Last recorded199,397 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 HKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 199,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 186,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 175,167 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2018 175,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 156,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 150,062 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 141,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 129,478 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 117,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear pads worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,699 miles

tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low 1 litre added

tyres wearing low on edges

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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ET54 HKA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET54 HKA, 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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ET54 HKA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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