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HG55 BHX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,047 mi
Last recorded179,047 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 179,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 179,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 167,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,985 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 146,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to split on inner sidewalls

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake has only just met minimum requirement

Fail 28 Nov 2015 146,071 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to split on inner sidewalls

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake has only just met minimum requirement

Pass 2 Dec 2014 134,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 134,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 126,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,128 miles

w/screen chip zone b less than 40mm / w/sreen chip zone a less than 10mm battery loose in tray

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,348 miles

Chips in windscreen

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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HG55 BHX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HG55 BHX, 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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HG55 BHX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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