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HJ05 WXB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,439 mi
Last recorded166,439 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2019 166,439 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal reflector not connected to locating/ adjuster (4.1.2 (c))

Offside headlight bulb deteriorating - starting to affect image

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 161,452 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 159,969 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 159,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 158,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four front top suspension arms - inner bushes slightly deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

tail lights slightly dim

Fail 23 Jan 2016 158,464 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four front top suspension arms - inner bushes slightly deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

tail lights slightly dim

Pass 24 Jan 2015 157,741 miles

BLB ENGINE CODE - CAMBELT REPLACEMENT - EVERY 75,000 MILES OR 5 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE - ALMOST TO CORD

minor cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall

offside headlight pattern deteriorating

Fail 24 Jan 2015 157,741 miles

BLB ENGINE CODE - CAMBELT REPLACEMENT - EVERY 75,000 MILES OR 5 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE - ALMOST TO CORD

minor cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall

offside headlight pattern deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2014 156,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front top suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated

offside headlight pattern slightly deteriorating

tail lights slightly dim

Pass 25 Jan 2014 156,125 miles

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

nearside and offside front top suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated

offside headlight pattern slightly deteriorating

tail lights slightly dim

Pass 28 Jan 2013 153,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2013 153,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 240,889 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 132,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r stop tail bulb slightly dim

Pass 24 Mar 2010 132,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r stop tail bulb slightly dim

Pass 24 Mar 2010 132,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r stop tail light slightly dim

Fail 24 Mar 2010 132,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r stop tail light slightly dim

Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,229 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 WXB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WXB, 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 WXB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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