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HJ55 OGN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,391 mi
Last recorded222,391 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 222,391 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 201,210 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 201,501 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 198,620 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 198,620 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 183,689 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 183,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 172,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 172,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 163,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 149,824 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 127,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 116,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,419 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres are worn on inner edges

noise from auxillary belt area when on full lock

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,805 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 OGN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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