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HW05 HFM

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,763 mi
Last recorded154,763 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 154,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 153,787 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 148,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 148,835 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 138,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 137,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 134,780 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 134,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 130,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 130,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 120,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 108,337 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 6 May 2014 98,504 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 91,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 85,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 70,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,225 miles

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

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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HW05 HFM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HW05 HFM, 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 HW05 HFM registered?

HW05 HFM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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