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HV05 LUR

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,165 mi
Last recorded146,165 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 LUR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 146,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 146,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 142,273 miles

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 138,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2017 138,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,682 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2016 133,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 120,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 119,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,415 miles

traction control light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 103,231 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,752 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,403 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 LUR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

HV05 LUR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is HV05 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 LUR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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