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HJ55 VZA

2005 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 108,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 106,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 95,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlight lens deteriorated/headlight aims weak

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,830 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2016 69,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,679 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,176 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 62,922 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,364 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,331 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 VZA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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