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HG05 ETU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,844 mi
Last recorded165,844 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 165,844 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 165,844 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 158,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked and blowing slightly at centre mount area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 158,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked and blowing slightly at centre mount area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 151,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 146,845 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 146,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow ball missing ()

Pass 15 May 2018 129,374 miles

E.M.L. on at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Fail 15 May 2018 129,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L. on at time of test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 29 May 2017 106,989 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2017 106,989 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2nd tread ftrom inside right on the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated

underbody trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,399 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light stays illuminated indicating a fault (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper / hose area leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2nd tread ftrom inside right on the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated

underbody trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,800 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL near MINUMUM

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NAIL in o/s rear tyre tread+ uneven wear / scuffing present 2mm max . Age (4908 )related deterioration to sidewalls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear ( 4911) tyre wearing enevenly + scuffing -- Max tread =3mm

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,800 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL near MINUMUM

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NAIL in o/s rear tyre tread+ uneven wear / scuffing present 2mm max . Age (4908 )related deterioration to sidewalls

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear ( 4911) tyre wearing enevenly + scuffing -- Max tread =3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,602 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

nearside rear tyre tread cracked/splittting in grooves

rear registration plate not fitted straight

Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

check engine light on

nearside rear tyre tread cracked/splittting in grooves

rear registration plate not fitted straight

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,671 miles

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

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,135 miles

some test items not visible

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,093 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

ns front tyre bold on outer dges

rear brake pads 60 -70 %w worn

rear tyres cracking on tread

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 ETU 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 65.2%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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