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HG55 TCZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,791 mi
Last recorded150,791 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,791 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 150,791 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 137,291 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 137,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,318 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 124,434 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 123,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,754 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Both rear tyres perished between treads

Near side rear brake binding slightly

Near side rear brake disc lipped/corroded slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,882 miles

both front shocks leaking

both rear bump stops split

n/s/r tyre perished between treads

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm of tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,490 miles

near side rear bumpstop split

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,025 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,275 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 TCZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

HG55 TCZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is HG55 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 TCZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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