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HJ55 VVN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,759 mi
Last recorded151,759 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 151,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Nov 2023 151,758 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,024 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 13 Oct 2021 141,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,687 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted to floors and outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2018 129,218 miles

both front head lamps showing DET to lens

Fail 29 Oct 2018 129,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front head lamps showing DET to lens

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,169 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 123,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both glazed over (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,677 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 102,415 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,560 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,184 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 VVN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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