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AE05 HFS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,935 mi
Last recorded89,935 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,935 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,673 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,296 miles

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,714 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,241 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls perishing due to age

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,414 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,532 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 22 Apr 2008 12,092 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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AE05 HFS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE05 HFS, 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 AE05 HFS registered?

AE05 HFS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AE05 HFS safe to buy?

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