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HJ05 OZE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,649 mi
Last recorded168,649 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 168,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 149,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 131,954 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 131,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced full of water (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,460 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,539 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,536 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2011 82,419 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 82,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 68,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,916 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 49,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,129 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 33,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HJ05 OZE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HJ05 OZE, 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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HJ05 OZE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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