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HG05 HKA

2005 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,897 mi
Last recorded51,897 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 51,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pads signs of overheating? (burnt)

Pass 14 Mar 2025 40,985 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 40,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2023 36,699 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 36,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 32,411 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 32,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,995 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 has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 31,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 31,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 30,225 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking in the tread of rear tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly cracking in treads

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,360 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,502 miles

both rear tyres stepping on treads 2354517 dunlop sport maxx

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 HKA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

HG05 HKA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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