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CW05 HDF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,611 mi
Last recorded146,611 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 139,171 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 129,611 miles

Both rear shocker rebound rubbers worn

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Several warning lights on dash, service due warning on dash.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 129,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high no defined image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both rear shocker rebound rubbers worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Several warning lights on dash, service due warning on dash.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 124,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 124,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 106,510 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 95,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,576 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,084 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,728 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks to tread area

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,087 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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CW05 HDF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CW05 HDF, 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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CW05 HDF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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