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HJ55 LMF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,641 mi
Last recorded210,641 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LMF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 210,641 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 208,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 208,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 201,446 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 201,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 194,951 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 188,277 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 26 May 2016 180,609 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 May 2016 180,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 170,242 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 170,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 158,693 miles

nail and screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 149,294 miles

starter motor requires attention/replacement

Pass 29 Jun 2012 141,093 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge(new tyre recommended)

rear centre seat belt buckle requires repositioning

Fail 28 Jun 2012 141,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, recommend new tyre

rear centre seat belt buckle requires repositioning

Pass 13 May 2011 128,566 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 115,072 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear washer not working

Pass 20 Jul 2009 96,818 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary and washer jets need adjustment

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSR tyre slightly rubbing on wheel guard

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear wiper washer not working

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,218 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 77,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

offside front fog lamp broken

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 LMF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black 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 HJ55 LMF, 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 LMF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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