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HG05 MXD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,530 mi
Last recorded145,530 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 145,530 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 145,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 145,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Lower Engine undertray damaged and not fully attached, hanging low

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 143,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,608 miles

Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2018 139,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 138,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 138,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,073 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 138,073 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 136,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 160,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 117,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,568 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 72,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,095 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 MXD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

HG05 MXD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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