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HV05 XXC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,241 mi
Last recorded186,241 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 186,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 186,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 157,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 157,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush.on suspension arm to the rear of the car (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 131,460 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2017 131,388 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,916 miles

Advise offside rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Service light on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,089 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,596 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake is slightly binding on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,441 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake is slightly binding on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,072 miles

rear suspension anti roll bar deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,121 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,121 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,082 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,082 miles

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

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 XXC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XXC, 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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HV05 XXC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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