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HG05 RAX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 148,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 143,014 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 143,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Bush worn (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 139,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 131,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 115,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,115 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,417 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 May 2008 58,718 miles

advise new front tyres wearing low, down to 2mm.

note- o/s/f fog light is cracked.

small stone chip in windscreen, in zone a.

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 RAX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG05 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

HG05 RAX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is HG05 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 RAX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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