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HV05 LUD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,180 mi
Last recorded127,180 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 127,180 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 127,174 miles

Service brake excessively binding nsf (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr outer sidewall, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 121,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 120,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,894 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper conrol arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,361 miles

[ both rear tyres slightly perished ]

[both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated]

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,940 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,260 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,877 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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HV05 LUD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HV05 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV05 LUD registered?

HV05 LUD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is HV05 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 LUD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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