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HW55 EXS

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 104,407 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 99,034 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,312 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,308 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 89,956 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 86,189 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 May 2015 65,902 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f headlamp patterrn slight out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,289 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,052 miles

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

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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HW55 EXS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HW55 EXS, 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 HW55 EXS registered?

HW55 EXS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HW55 EXS safe to buy?

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