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HK05 OFM

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,121 mi
Last recorded180,121 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 180,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 156,245 miles

deterioration in all front top suspension arm inner mounting bushes

wear in front and rear anti roll bar centre bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,807 miles

all front top suspension arm rubbers deteriorated

rear anti roll bar center bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 130,805 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

all front top suspension arm rubbers deteriorated

rear anti roll bar center bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 110,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight deterioration on both rear brake hoses

Fail 30 Apr 2015 110,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight deterioration on both rear brake hoses

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,143 miles

All Front Suspension Upper Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,143 miles

All Front Suspension Upper Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 7 May 2013 84,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2013 84,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,203 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 26 May 2010 52,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,265 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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HK05 OFM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HK05 OFM, 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 HK05 OFM registered?

HK05 OFM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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