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HD54 SYV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,657 mi
Last recorded197,657 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 SYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 197,657 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 197,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front brake pad lining deteriorated

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 186,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake fluid getting discoloured

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 186,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake fluid getting discoloured

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 174,680 miles

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

both front strut lower bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 162,444 miles

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 144,112 miles

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,768 miles

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

small chips nearside and offside windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,768 miles

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

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

small chips nearside and offside windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,103 miles

front and rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

small hole offside bottom balljoint rubber boot

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,741 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,663 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,589 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,349 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,656 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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HD54 SYV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYV, 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 HD54 SYV registered?

HD54 SYV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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