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HX05 VKE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,738 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 120,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,214 miles

exhaust system rusty but gas tight

Fail 13 Mar 2019 110,214 miles

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

exhaust system rusty but gas tight

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,151 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,149 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 97,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,021 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,073 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 83,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

235 40 18 n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and offside rear tyres have slight damage on outer side walls

Pass 2 Feb 2013 74,074 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,052 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 63,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,055 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,430 miles

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

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar sleeves cracked not resulting in any play

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,377 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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HX05 VKE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HX05 VKE, 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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HX05 VKE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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