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CP05 HWN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,953 mi
Last recorded160,953 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 HWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 160,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LEFT SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RIGHT SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 154,705 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 150,764 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE CORODED AND CENTRE SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORODED

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT OF FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT OF FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 150,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE CORODED AND CENTRE SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORODED

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT OF FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT OF FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center Sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,903 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front suspension arm , ball joint covers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer tread

Fail 6 Dec 2022 137,903 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front suspension arm , ball joint covers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low osf/nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer tread

Pass 10 Dec 2021 127,320 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 119,411 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 112,373 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,530 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,530 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 100,170 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has slight weeping of grease (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,499 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF // NSF (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,594 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,374 miles

N/S rear tyre has flat spot in tread close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,537 miles

horn slightly low sound..

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,982 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,895 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 28,618 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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CP05 HWN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP05 HWN, 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 CP05 HWN registered?

CP05 HWN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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