CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG05 ETX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 145,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 145,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 142,871 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 142,871 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 135,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 135,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,481 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer Under Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 129,477 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer Under Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,758 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 120,753 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,609 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 110,609 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 102,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,928 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 91,208 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,189 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,083 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG05 ETX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ETX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG05 ETX?

You can check the full history of HG05 ETX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG05 ETX registered?

HG05 ETX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is HG05 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 ETX shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG05 ETX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG05 ETX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.