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AJ55 HYY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,366 mi
Last recorded177,366 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 177,366 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 177,318 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoking and engine warning light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 166,567 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Oct 2017 166,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Oct 2016 149,520 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

front bumper damaged and poorly secured

Fail 12 Oct 2016 149,436 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine lamp on

front bumper damaged and poorly secured

Pass 23 Apr 2015 128,771 miles

E.M.L lght on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front bumper damaged and taped

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2015 128,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

E.M.L lght on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front bumper damaged and taped

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,164 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,974 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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AJ55 HYY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ55 HYY, 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 AJ55 HYY registered?

AJ55 HYY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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