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GO05 HEN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO05 HEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 98,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,304 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake lagging slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 72,484 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

heat shield loose at o/s/r

rear washer inop

Fail 20 Jul 2019 72,483 miles

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

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

heat shield loose at o/s/r

o/s exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 71,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,740 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2017 70,740 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fore-most (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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 22 Dec 2014 63,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded inner face

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,889 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,095 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,974 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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GO05 HEN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GO05 HEN, 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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GO05 HEN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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