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HJ05 YZY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,050 mi
Last recorded143,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,050 miles

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

Shock absorber casing has corrosion, all round.

Pass 9 May 2018 134,397 miles

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded on edges

slight body work damage to n/s/f -- n/s/r bumper / wing

Pass 12 May 2017 127,094 miles

eye level brake light inop

head light beam patterns slightly defused

underside / exhaust showing general corrosion

Fail 12 May 2017 127,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eye level brake light inop

head light beam patterns slightly defused

underside / exhaust showing general corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 118,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 110,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 101,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,744 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 92,725 miles

Front nearside tyre inner wall breaking up

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

Pass 15 May 2012 83,316 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 83,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 74,093 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,391 miles

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

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 YZY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 YZY, 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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What year was HJ05 YZY registered?

HJ05 YZY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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