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HN05 ACU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,707 mi
Last recorded144,707 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ACU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 144,707 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 144,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,590 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,418 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 127,418 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,710 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 121,709 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,610 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,920 miles

eml on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,072 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,916 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine malfunction lamp is on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,661 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,609 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front wing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,567 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 30,713 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light damage to offside front tyre not exposing tyre cord

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 5 May 2009 18,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag lamp illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 31 May 2008 17,305 miles

Vehicle has impact damage repair to offside and nearside rear. Regular routine inspection recomended to insure quality of repair.

Fail 30 May 2008 17,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Vehicle has impact damage repair to offside and nearside rear. Regular routine inspection recomended to insure quality of repair.

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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HN05 ACU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HN05 ACU, 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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HN05 ACU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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