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HX05 VLO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,449 mi
Last recorded143,449 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,330 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 130,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 128,955 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 128,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 126,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 30 Jul 2018 122,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,654 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 118,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 113,572 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,572 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (5.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,273 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,982 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 99,799 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 94,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,250 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 87,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,570 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,039 miles

front & rear brake discs wearing low

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,670 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,670 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HX05 VLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 VLO registered?

HX05 VLO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 VLO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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