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HV05 UZM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,289 mi
Last recorded164,289 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 UZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 164,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 164,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 141,009 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 141,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 133,588 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 127,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 122,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,902 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,532 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,359 miles

tyrers worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,668 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 24,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,589 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 UZM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

HV05 UZM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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