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HG05 BWH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,255 mi
Last recorded144,255 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BWH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 144,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 144,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 138,634 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,493 miles

both rear flexy brake pipes perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 118,345 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexy brake pipes perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,896 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 110,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,654 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 97,025 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,363 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,927 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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HG05 BWH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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