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HJ05 YML

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,230 mi
Last recorded154,230 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YML
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 154,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,746 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 141,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake reading slightly low

under body cover fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 141,768 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake reading slightly low

under body cover fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,372 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 141,372 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 136,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,464 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rbt only 22% only justmet parking brake efficiency

Fail 27 Feb 2015 116,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2014 116,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 2 May 2014 116,593 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,938 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undersheild damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light illuminated

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,867 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill coverts fitted.

under floor covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill coverts fitted.

under floor covers fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 YML is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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