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HW05 NEN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 77,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Bearings not tested due to excessive binding

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 76,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,880 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,656 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,247 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,247 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 44,634 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 44,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,455 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,373 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 8,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,700 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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HW05 NEN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW05 NEN registered?

HW05 NEN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is HW05 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 NEN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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