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HG55 KWU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,946 mi
Last recorded184,946 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 KWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 184,946 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 184,938 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 179,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 171,486 miles

Both rear suspension shock absorber upper dust covers adrift from top mounts.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 171,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. INCORRECT (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread 215/60 R 16 95V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension shock absorber upper dust covers adrift from top mounts.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,209 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bushes perishing slightly both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 166,209 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle gone past wrong side o buckle stop stud to small to go around and restrain a normal size person. (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Check Engine Warning lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bushes perishing slightly both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 161,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 161,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,079 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,690 miles

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,533 miles

Brake pad warning light on dashboard is on

Engine cover is fitted on top

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Oil leak Engine,little

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,701 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,749 miles

guernsey number plates fitted (black background silver numbers)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 121,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

guernsey number plates fitted (black background silver numbers)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 104,703 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,022 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 KWU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

HG55 KWU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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