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HP05 DRP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,846 mi
Last recorded174,846 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP05 DRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 174,846 miles

Emissions unable to be completed expansion bottle split leaking coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded around both sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded around both sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 171,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 161,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,614 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 153,103 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 153,103 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 146,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 136,473 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,892 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 126,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,963 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)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,511 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front shocker misting of oil

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,994 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 97,560 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,166 miles

air bag light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 88,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Pass 31 May 2011 74,926 miles

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 25 May 2010 60,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,708 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 47,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front tyre devoid of thread on inner and outer egde

offside front tyre devoid of thread inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,370 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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HP05 DRP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HP05 DRP, 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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HP05 DRP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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