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CX05 FDK

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,613 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,191 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 122,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 110,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,459 miles

Engine under cover missing.

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 106,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine under cover missing.

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 106,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine under cover missing.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 101,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,013 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 98,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,013 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 34,664 miles

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

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

tapping noise from engine area

Pass 28 May 2008 34,664 miles

tapping noise from engine area

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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CX05 FDK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX05 FDK, 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 CX05 FDK registered?

CX05 FDK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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