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HF05 DNU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,168 mi
Last recorded183,168 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 DNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 183,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Fail 2 Feb 2021 183,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear bump stops perished

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 178,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre perished

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 2 Feb 2019 173,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 162,653 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 148,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 136,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 136,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,536 miles

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.ALL DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 130,536 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.ALL DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,072 miles

advise new front disc and pads, worn very low. about 90% worn.

advise new rear disc and pads, worn low. about 80% worn.

note- aig bag warning light all the time.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 52,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise new front disc and pads, worn very low. about 90% worn.

advise new rear disc and pads, worn low. about 80% worn.

advise new rear tyre worn to 1.6 mm.

note- aig bag warning light all the time.

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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HF05 DNU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HF05 DNU, 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 HF05 DNU registered?

HF05 DNU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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