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HG05 EBZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,739 mi
Last recorded121,739 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,739 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front steering arm has play in the joint

Pass 2 Nov 2016 107,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 107,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 97,651 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 89,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,008 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 83,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ESP light on

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,298 miles

Airbag light on

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,011 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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HG05 EBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG05 EBZ, 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 HG05 EBZ registered?

HG05 EBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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