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A14 FSN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,076 mi
Last recorded159,076 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 159,076 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in lower arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Glow plug light flashing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust section has broken bracket but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM,INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM,INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 144,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM,INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM,INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,249 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,606 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 120,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2014 99,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 99,759 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,806 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,558 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,982 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,982 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2008 15,746 miles

slight damage to offside rear rim+tyre outer sidewall

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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A14 FSN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A14 FSN, 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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A14 FSN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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