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HJ05 ZBL

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,296 mi
Last recorded175,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ZBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 175,296 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 165,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 165,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on in side

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 158,496 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PART OF LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PART OF LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE FROM EGR /MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 158,496 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PART OF LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END BOLT MISSING (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PART OF LOWER ARM (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE FROM EGR /MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 155,079 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 155,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE VALUE 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX LEAK BETWEEN TURBO AND DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,675 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 150,673 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 149,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 142,238 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 142,224 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 142,216 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 137,009 miles

E.M.L on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 109,320 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,284 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,367 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 ZBL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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