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HG55 NXB

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,814 mi
Last recorded160,814 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 NXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 160,814 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Front wheelarch corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule top (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 160,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Front wheelarch corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule top (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant low

Fail 4 Aug 2023 160,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 150,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 145,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,976 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2019 139,975 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2018 133,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,999 miles

off side and near side front tyres worne on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 86,971 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,359 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 NXB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol 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 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

HG55 NXB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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