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HG05 UNZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,367 mi
Last recorded177,367 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 UNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 177,367 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 172,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 166,747 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 158,998 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 151,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 145,126 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 145,126 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 145,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play {front arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 126,267 miles

rear subframe

rear upper trailing arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,899 miles

slight play n/s+o/s front lower suspension arm bushes inner bushes rear arms

very slight play o/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,222 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f lower shock bushes perished

Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s/f lower rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively chafed both rear cord showing (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front+n/s/r tyres bald on shoulders

n/s/f+o/s/f lower shock bushes perished

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,899 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,741 miles

front shocker rubbers perrishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,087 miles

Ribbed belt slipping on full lock

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Ribbed belt slipping on full lock

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,019 miles

both front tyres wearing near tread depth markers

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,566 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,255 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,986 miles

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

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

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 UNZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

HG05 UNZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HG05 UNZ safe to buy?

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