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HG05 GOJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,482 mi
Last recorded185,482 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 185,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 176,730 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear brake flexi pipes slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 176,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear brake flexi pipes slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 174,323 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 174,280 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 169,342 miles

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Apr 2015 163,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 153,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 146,490 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 146,490 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 132,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic on both rear seat belt catches broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary latch sticking

exhaust centre box corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2012 132,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic on both rear seat belt catches broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary latch sticking

exhaust centre box corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 114,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,798 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,627 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 GOJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GOJ, 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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HG05 GOJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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