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HG05 BWF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,782 mi
Last recorded184,782 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 184,782 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 177,982 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 177,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 171,679 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 171,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 160,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 158,141 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 158,141 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

marks in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2016 142,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

marks in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2015 134,060 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear at offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 89,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 78,255 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 20 May 2010 64,749 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise cambelt change due to age /mileage

air bag light on dash

Fail 19 May 2010 64,749 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise cambelt change due to age /mileage

air bag light on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,259 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HG05 BWF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG05 BWF, 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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HG05 BWF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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