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HG55 PKA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,092 mi
Last recorded200,092 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 PKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 200,092 miles

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

parking brake efficiency limit only just met

Fail 9 Jan 2019 200,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 193,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper control arm bushes deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 178,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 178,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 166,103 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 166,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 149,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 122,937 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 122,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,913 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 89,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,931 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,931 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,727 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 PKA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

HG55 PKA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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