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HV05 XMB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,676 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,199 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 52,562 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,004 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

advise o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,362 miles

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

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

coolant weep, top pipe area

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 38,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,797 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing outer edge(slight)

offside rear tyre perishing(slight)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,270 miles

nearside front tyre starting to get low

offside front tyre starting to get low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,711 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,711 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

235/45r17 93y

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

minor damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls-no cords exposed.

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 XMB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

HV05 XMB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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