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HN05 ZXF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,256 mi
Last recorded227,256 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ZXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 227,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 356,100 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 356,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 233,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 233,690 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 200,855 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 200,854 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 193,593 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 193,356 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 181,800 miles

Top engine cover fitted Lower engine tray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 181,789 miles

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

Top engine cover fitted Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 168,908 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 156,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 155,937 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 145,645 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 144,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 133,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,406 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 71,515 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 71,510 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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HN05 ZXF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN05 ZXF, 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 HN05 ZXF registered?

HN05 ZXF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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