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HG05 ZYL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,895 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 72,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 72,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight perishing both front lower ball joint dust covers

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,361 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 72,168 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, slight perishing/cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,589 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (lower front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,243 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 70,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 69,972 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 67,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 65,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 62,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 41,196 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZYL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

HG05 ZYL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is HG05 ZYL safe to buy?

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