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HG05 RXO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,187 mi
Last recorded168,187 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RXO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 168,187 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 168,187 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 164,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 164,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Egr Valve Pipe From Turbo Split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 150,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front registration plate damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2018 150,574 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front registration plate damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush splitting (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight distorted

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush splitting (2.5.B.2b)

Rear run flat tyres fitted [mud snow]

Fail 25 Oct 2017 135,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush splitting (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight distorted

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush splitting (2.5.B.2b)

Rear run flat tyres fitted [mud snow]

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,433 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 115,872 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

rear s /absorber bumps stops perished

Fail 21 Jul 2014 115,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

rear s /absorber bumps stops perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 102,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,164 miles

n/s front tyre only 2mm

rear pads very low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,839 miles

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,364 miles

offside front tyre wearing inneredge slightly

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 RXO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

HG05 RXO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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