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HD54 ESV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,408 mi
Last recorded146,408 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 ESV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 146,408 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 133,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 127,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,524 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 111,524 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge including slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge including slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,558 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,554 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,102 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,589 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 70,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,731 miles

passenger air bag is switched off

Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,731 miles

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

passenger air bag is switched off

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,506 miles

air bag light on

engine check light on

Fail 9 Feb 2012 56,506 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

engine check light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,694 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,405 miles

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

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

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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HD54 ESV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HD54 ESV, 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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HD54 ESV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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