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MW54 HWN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

221,531 mi
Last recorded221,531 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 221,531 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 219,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 219,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 218,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 217,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 211,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 208,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 206,546 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 206,546 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 203,958 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 196,989 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 196,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 192,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 184,031 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 184,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 170,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 168,175 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 168,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 157,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 150,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 130,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 114,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,055 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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MW54 HWN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MW54 HWN, 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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MW54 HWN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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