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HG55 UZO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,887 mi
Last recorded136,887 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 126,129 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 126,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 116,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 109,637 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 109,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bonnet (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 105,536 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,206 miles

bonnet pull broken

both rear brake hoses perished

n/s front tyre worn to 1.8mm and bald inner edge

n/s rear tyre low inner edge and perished

o/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s rear tyre bald inner edge and perished

Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet pull broken

both rear brake hoses perished

n/s front tyre worn to 1.8mm and bald inner edge

n/s rear tyre low inner edge and perished

o/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s rear tyre bald inner edge and perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,912 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,644 miles

Front all upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,644 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front all upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,443 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,135 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,510 miles

stone chip in front screen zone b

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 UZO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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