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HJ55 ZDA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

275,014 mi
Last recorded275,014 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 275,014 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 260,417 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 244,460 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 244,460 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 231,310 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 219,574 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 219,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 207,906 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 192,296 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 192,296 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 176,535 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 147,757 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 147,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,602 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,457 miles

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

offside rear tyre has numerous small cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,370 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,310 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 ZDA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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