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HJ55 VST

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,731 mi
Last recorded205,731 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 205,731 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front body damage

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame, body and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 184,792 miles

Low engine oil

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wishbone rear mount area/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 184,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low engine oil

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wishbone rear mount area/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 179,804 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum.

NS & OS Rear suspension arms corroded but not to excess.

OS Front, Upper, Front suspension arm Outer ball joint boot heavily perished but not holed/split.

Offside Front Steering rack boot perished but not holed.

Offside Rear Brake appears to have got hot (Disc discoloured) but not binding at time of test.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Rear subframe/upper spring & upper shock absorber mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 176,729 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NS & OS Rear 'D' Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NS Front shock absorber, lower bush (Located in NSF Lower, Front suspension arm) allowing shock absorber to fowl suspension arm due to excessive wear. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Mounting bracket has 1 loose bolt. Recommend checking all front subframe/anti - roll bar bracket/ lower engine mount bracket bolts for tightness as all appear to have been recently disturbed. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush OS Front shock absorber, lower bush (Located in OSF Lower, Front suspension arm) allowing shock absorber to fowl suspension arm due to excessive wear. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Upper fixing bolt (Link may also be worn but unable to check due to insecure bolt) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding NS & OS Front. (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oil level close to minimum.

OS Front, Upper, Front suspension arm Outer ball joint boot heavily perished but not holed/split.

Offside Front Steering rack boot perished but not holed.

Offside Rear Brake appears to have got hot (Disc discoloured) but not binding at time of test.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox lower mounting bolts loose (Tightened up prior to end of test) PRS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Rear subframe/upper spring & upper shock absorber mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 165,205 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 165,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 159,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 152,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 144,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 144,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses starting to age crack

front tyres unevenly worn

rear brake discs corroded on working surface

Pass 30 Aug 2013 114,471 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 110,437 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 94,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,490 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,449 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 VST is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VST, 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 VST is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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