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HJ05 VJN

2005 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 129,906 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,079 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,824 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing deteriorated (7.1.2 (d))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The O/S/R and N/S/R inner sills are corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 121,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing deteriorated (7.1.2 (d))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The O/S/R and N/S/R inner sills are corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit now (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 119,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit now (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2019 116,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weathered nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside / small cuts inner side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper bushes cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,116 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,735 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage seat belt catch casing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear slight damage seat belt catch casing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt catch casing damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2014 96,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt catch casing damaged

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 10 May 2013 81,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,916 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 69,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both registration plate lamps cracking

nearside rear seatbelt stalk outer casing coming apart

Pass 24 May 2010 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,048 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 44,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,920 miles

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

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 VJN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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