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HG05 CEK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,084 mi
Last recorded168,084 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 CEK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 168,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 164,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 160,036 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 156,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 152,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 149,558 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 149,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 145,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,645 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 141,645 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 136,705 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,368 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 127,014 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 127,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,063 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 121,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 116,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 110,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2012 105,725 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 98,133 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 7 May 2010 92,432 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 85,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,003 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 CEK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEK, 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 HG05 CEK registered?

HG05 CEK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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