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HJ55 ZFO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,365 mi
Last recorded149,365 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 149,365 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 149,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 137,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 129,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

boot wont close

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,281 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 119,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine mountings deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mountings deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,730 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,533 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 66,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nail in osr tyre tread

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2008 41,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZFO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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