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HG55 UYY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,652 mi
Last recorded126,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 124,491 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,018 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,018 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 114,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 May 2018 114,888 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,495 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,344 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine coolent level low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,356 miles

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front suspension top arms, inner bushes starting to split/ wear

number plates starting to fade

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,238 miles

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

number plates starting to fade

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,473 miles

front/ rear number plates starting to fade

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,405 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,592 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,208 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 UYY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

HG55 UYY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is HG55 UYY safe to buy?

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