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HD05 HDC

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,519 mi
Last recorded122,519 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 HDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 122,519 miles

. plastic headlamp lenses faded slightly reducing the light output and beam image .

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated . n/s and o/s ball joint covers splitting . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 118,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,500 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,259 miles

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))

head lights misty

Fail 7 Jan 2020 108,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

head lights misty

Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,178 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 101,178 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily wearing/worn strong advise. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily wearing/worn strong advise (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

rear parking brake only just met pass percentage may req adjustment or repair

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,588 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 78,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,378 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 71,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,007 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 50,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,717 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,320 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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HD05 HDC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HD05 HDC, 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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HD05 HDC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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