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HJ55 WAO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,731 mi
Last recorded159,731 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 159,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 159,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 147,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 147,689 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 134,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 125,792 miles

ac pump noisy

front brake discs corroding

slight splits in front top arms

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,371 miles

Slight splitting in top arm inner bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2020 124,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge and cracked on tread

Slight splitting in top arm inner bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,105 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,359 miles

light scratches to front windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2009 46,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 WAO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

HJ55 WAO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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