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HJ05 SXA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,704 mi
Last recorded156,704 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 SXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 156,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,339 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 121,825 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 121,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,541 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,749 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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HJ05 SXA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXA, 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 HJ05 SXA registered?

HJ05 SXA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 SXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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