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HG05 UDK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,489 mi
Last recorded189,489 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 UDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 189,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 189,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 167,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wqorn away, but although within test limits, I would advise replacement without delay. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake noisy

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

auxiliary drive belt noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2020 153,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear brake noisy

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 18 Jan 2019 143,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,715 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,663 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,704 miles

fog on tow not working

Fail 7 Jan 2013 90,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fog on tow not working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,100 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 58,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 45,196 miles

front tyres worn

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 UDK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UDK, 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 UDK registered?

HG05 UDK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is HG05 UDK safe to buy?

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