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HJ05 WDS

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,433 mi
Last recorded171,433 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 171,433 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 171,433 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 159,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,850 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner edge worn 2.68mm

Offside Front inner edge worn 2.89mm

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.62mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 120,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,528 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 996,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,516 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,571 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,717 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 WDS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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