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HG55 KWP

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,782 mi
Last recorded146,782 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 KWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,782 miles

Reverse lamps inopp.

Fail 20 Oct 2023 146,720 miles

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

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

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

Reverse lamps inopp.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear thorn in tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2022 140,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 132,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 121,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 121,603 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,430 miles

front tyres worn and cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,430 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn and cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak undertray damp ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 108,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak undertray damp ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,752 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,706 miles

(advise) both front tyres approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,335 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,752 miles

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

front pads approx 3,000mls

Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,122 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 KWP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KWP, 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 KWP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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