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HV05 XXD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,173 mi
Last recorded198,173 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 198,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 183,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 179,949 miles

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2016 179,949 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 179,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at engine area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Front exhaust clamp excessively corroded and one cracked

Rear wiper blade torn

bonnet safety catch sticky

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 172,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 165,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 158,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 158,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 145,719 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 120,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,571 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 101,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 83,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,557 miles

nearside rear wing dented

Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wing dented

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 XXD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

HV05 XXD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HV05 XXD safe to buy?

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