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HG55 FRL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,358 mi
Last recorded182,358 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 FRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 182,358 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 176,257 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 168,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 168,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 164,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

noisy engine pully

Fail 9 Aug 2019 164,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light is on

engine and turbo noisy

front engine stabiliser bush is worn and perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2019 163,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 163,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 158,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 154,303 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)

metal fuel pipe has been repaired

Fail 14 Jul 2017 154,303 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

metal fuel pipe has been repaired

Pass 7 Dec 2015 146,980 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 146,901 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,802 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 134,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 125,466 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,903 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 98,685 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 86,825 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,850 miles

slight smear from front wipers

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 FRL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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