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HD05 UCF

2005 Audi A4

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMP

Rear BUMP STOPS BOTH SIDES PERISHED/BROKEN UP

Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,254 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 137,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,298 miles

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front wing corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,984 miles

Central Front Undertray fitted

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,447 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 112,700 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,667 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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 UCF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD05 UCF, 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 HD05 UCF registered?

HD05 UCF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is HD05 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 UCF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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