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DN05 HWS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

284,063 mi
Last recorded284,063 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 HWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 284,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 265,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 265,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 247,037 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 239,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 239,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 235,260 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 231,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 226,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 219,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 213,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top bush on arm nearest body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top bush on arm by wheel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 207,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 206,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 206,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 205,198 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 205,198 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 197,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 197,726 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates wearing

ext, system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

n/s/r tyre low on tread (wearing on inner edge)

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

small crack n/s/f lower screen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 28 Jul 2012 173,668 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 173,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 156,560 miles

Rear number plate water damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 97,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,114 miles

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

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

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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DN05 HWS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DN05 HWS, 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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DN05 HWS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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