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HG55 EPN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,060 mi
Last recorded153,060 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 153,060 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 146,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 146,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,453 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 129,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,939 miles

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

os ns rear tyres de formed

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,000 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 102,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,839 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,611 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,983 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake and discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,652 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,873 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls have some cracks

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,543 miles

n/s/f under tray missing

Pass 28 May 2008 39,364 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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HG55 EPN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG55 EPN, 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 HG55 EPN registered?

HG55 EPN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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