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HD05 TYU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 TYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 121,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,027 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 118,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord showing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,998 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished in tread

oil leak

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Nov 2019 108,978 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished in tread

oil leak

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,728 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,728 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,531 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 55,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,380 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,537 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 TYU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HD05 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD05 TYU registered?

HD05 TYU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is HD05 TYU safe to buy?

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