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HJ55 OEP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

351,038 mi
Last recorded351,038 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 OEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 351,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 346,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 208,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 202,199 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2022 315,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 190,593 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 190,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 185,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 179,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 172,285 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2018 172,202 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 165,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Nearside of power rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 154,811 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 144,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 136,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 204,096 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 186,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,064 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,004 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 66,004 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,322 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 OEP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

HJ55 OEP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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