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HJ55 VZW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,733 mi
Last recorded111,733 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 111,733 miles

offside and nearside front rear arm ball joint gaiters starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,578 miles

dampness to nearside front shock absorber

offside and nearside front banana arm ball joint gaiters perished

surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc

Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,957 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters perished cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,502 miles

Rear rear tyres cracking in tread

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters starting to split

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,782 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball gaiters perished

Pass 4 Nov 2017 96,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,293 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on very inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,418 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre cut around complete inner side

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,740 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 71,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,194 miles

windscreen cracked in nearside bottom corner

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,237 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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 VZW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 VZW registered?

HJ55 VZW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 VZW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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