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HG55 UCX

2005 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,776 mi
Last recorded65,776 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 65,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 65,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 63,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,318 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 62,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,625 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 59,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,639 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both light cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,635 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both discoloured and effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both light cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,243 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlights faded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 43,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlights faded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,188 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,855 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,358 miles

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

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

osr and nsr anti roll bar attachments sleeve cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,287 miles

rear anti roll bar attachment sleeve cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2011 13,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear anti roll bar attachment sleeve cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,710 miles

Slight crack rear roll bar.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,386 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 UCX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

HG55 UCX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is HG55 UCX safe to buy?

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