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CX55 FBJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,960 miles

Both side rear outer sills damaged but Sill not visible due to outer covers fitted.

Emissions require attention

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/satnav cradle ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre tread 'getting' low

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 96,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,265 miles

child seat in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s & n/s/f top inner arm bushes have small splits + slightly perished

o/s & n/s/f tyres close to limit

Pass 7 May 2015 71,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,054 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 19,054 miles

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

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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CX55 FBJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX55 FBJ, 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 CX55 FBJ registered?

CX55 FBJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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