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HG55 FZT

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,621 mi
Last recorded207,621 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 FZT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 207,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 199,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights aim only just meets requrments

slightly smokey

Pass 4 Oct 2023 194,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 189,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 184,082 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 183,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 179,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 175,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

both rear brake discs red from heat

Fail 14 Oct 2019 175,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear brake discs red from heat

Pass 8 Oct 2018 170,203 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 170,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail front and back trailing arms excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on edges and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 166,173 miles

Disc pad wear warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 162,246 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 162,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 152,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 143,563 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 139,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 139,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 136,997 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 136,997 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 130,800 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 130,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

dip stick tube broken

Pass 6 Nov 2010 111,384 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 111,384 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 84,930 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 63,904 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 FZT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 FZT registered?

HG55 FZT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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