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FG05 HKX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,248 mi
Last recorded137,248 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,248 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 137,218 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,323 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 134,323 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 132,187 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 132,187 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,796 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 24 Sep 2018 128,796 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,935 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,986 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 97,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,574 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,435 miles

both front tyres 1.6 and 2m

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,623 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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FG05 HKX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG05 HKX, 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 FG05 HKX registered?

FG05 HKX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FG05 HKX safe to buy?

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