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FG05 HRE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,664 mi
Last recorded153,664 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 153,664 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 146,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 143,658 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 140,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 140,307 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 136,785 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 136,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,189 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,820 miles

F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER FRONT BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

OIL LEAKS.

R BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 135,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER FRONT BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

OIL LEAKS.

R BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,080 miles

near side rear tyre mishapped and close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,378 miles

both headlamp lenses becoming opaque

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,779 miles

CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F EDGE WORN.COOLANT LEAK?

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,368 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,515 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,412 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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FG05 HRE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG05 HRE, 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 FG05 HRE registered?

FG05 HRE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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