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HJ55 GVT

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,772 mi
Last recorded149,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 149,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear coated underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front shocks corroded

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 148,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 148,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 144,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 140,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 132,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 123,879 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2016 111,684 miles

Offside Front oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,190 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 90,099 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,805 miles

very slight scoring on rear brake disc

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,095 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,178 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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HJ55 GVT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HJ55 GVT, 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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HJ55 GVT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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