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HG05 FMA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,918 mi
Last recorded144,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 FMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,918 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 144,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush Part Of Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush Part Of Arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 136,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 131,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 126,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 119,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing Lower Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,602 miles

Front both lower ball joint dust covers deterioated

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,347 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,870 miles

XXXXXX BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD LOW XXXXXXX

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,825 miles

Advise new rear anti roll bar and bushes.

All tyres wearing low, advise new tyres soon.

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,856 miles

note- rear tyres wearing unevenly.

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 FMA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

HG05 FMA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is HG05 FMA safe to buy?

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