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AP05 FDU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,524 mi
Last recorded194,524 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 194,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads also wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 184,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 184,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,588 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 164,776 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 164,322 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s ( front of the 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to inspect the rear seat belts due to being fully loaded with lugage

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 154,565 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2018 143,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 134,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 120,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,496 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 106,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012
Pass 2 Sep 2011
Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,470 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,313 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,339 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 49,277 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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AP05 FDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AP05 FDU, 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 AP05 FDU registered?

AP05 FDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AP05 FDU safe to buy?

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