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HJ55 VYY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,002 mi
Last recorded241,002 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 241,002 miles

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 6 Feb 2018 241,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 228,098 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 11 Apr 2017 228,098 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 208,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

INSPECTION VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 11 Apr 2016 208,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

INSPECTION VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 208,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

INSPECTION VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

O/S HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT NOT TESTED

Pass 5 Mar 2015 187,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 172,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 172,355 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 146,488 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,416 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,291 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 VYY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

HJ55 VYY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is HJ55 VYY safe to buy?

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