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HJ55 KPL

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,073 mi
Last recorded104,073 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear c,v boot slight leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2025 104,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear c,v boot slight leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,206 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 93,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 87,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,442 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,596 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front tyre pressure low---,tyre tread outline circumferance poor---

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,181 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,148 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,148 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,130 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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HJ55 KPL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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