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HG55 WBE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,947 mi
Last recorded163,947 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 WBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 163,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear reversing lamps innop

under covers fitted covering components

Fail 19 Dec 2019 163,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear reversing lamps innop

under covers fitted covering components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 148,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre runflat damage to sidewalls ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s cracked advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 148,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre runflat damage to sidewalls ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s cracked advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 144,267 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,832 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,022 miles

advise free play to nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 100,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,820 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges, and side walls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,182 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,459 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 WBE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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