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HG05 UBV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,787 mi
Last recorded157,787 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 UBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 157,787 miles

All Four Brake Discs Have Slight Corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 157,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All Four Brake Discs Have Slight Corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,017 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 157,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 154,144 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 147,288 miles

front tyres close to limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT

lower ball joint covers in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2012 134,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 124,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 111,719 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 104,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,513 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 UBV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

HG05 UBV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for HG05 UBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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