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HJ55 GVZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,000 mi
Last recorded158,000 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 158,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 157,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn near the drivers door (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper track rod end fixing missing

Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 134,738 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 134,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,726 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,020 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 109,325 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 105,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,582 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 GVZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GVZ, 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 HJ55 GVZ registered?

HJ55 GVZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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