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HJ05 VJG

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

220,670 mi
Last recorded220,670 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 220,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 220,664 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 218,991 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill/s chassis rail . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning marginal pass, should replace. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output marginal pass. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm bush badly cracking, marginal pass, should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air bag light on and off during test ,should investigate

Pass 1 Nov 2021 211,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides /offside should be replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 201,011 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bohside front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 200,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tourque reaction arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tourque reaction arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached top forward arm bush dibonded. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bohside front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 188,954 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 188,947 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 176,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 176,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 166,453 miles

o/s/r tyre beginning to wear out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2016 157,539 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 151,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,191 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 142,191 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 135,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 133,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,382 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 VJG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ05 VJG, 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 VJG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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