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HV05 LUE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

145,482 mi
Last recorded145,482 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 LUE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 145,482 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 145,470 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,224 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,060 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 140,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,582 miles

washer jets partialy blocked

wiper blades smearing screen

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10 mm

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front tyres wearing on edges n/s/f close to wear bars

grease residue around o/s/f suspension front lower arm

Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,582 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10 mm

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front tyres wearing on edges n/s/f close to wear bars

grease residue around o/s/f suspension front lower arm

washer jets partialy blocked

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,652 miles

E.M.L is on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,652 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

E.M.L is on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension rear lower arms inner bushes

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 25 Sep 2014 105,747 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension rear lower arms inner bushes

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,960 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge near to cords

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,479 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,228 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,893 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s/f suspension rear lower arm inner bush

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,477 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,824 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 38,822 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)

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

235/40R18 95W SC2

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LUE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HV05 LUE, 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 HV05 LUE registered?

HV05 LUE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is HV05 LUE safe to buy?

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