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HN05 TFV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,903 mi
Last recorded96,903 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 TFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 96,900 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,322 miles

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

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing X1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing X1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X1 (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge marked in white chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Front Both sides bonnet gas struts wreak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,054 miles

Bonnet strut is weak and does not support the bonnet in an open position

Both front plastic headlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Engine oil dipstick is damaged

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

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

Offside rear tyre is perishing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front and rear, upper suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,034 miles

Emissions not tested lambda to high and engine has a slight misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both and offside front upper both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,232 miles

engine management lightn on

spare wheel and tyre missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,855 miles

Oil leak

engine management light is on.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has sidewall damage but no exsposed cords.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,760 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,621 miles

Cut in side wall in o/s/r tyre not reaching cords

Fail 16 Jan 2012 58,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,677 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,164 miles

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

Plastic covers in engine bay and underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,164 miles

Plastic covers in engine bay and underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,895 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HN05 TFV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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