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FA05 DVJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,591 mi
Last recorded153,591 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 153,591 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 148,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner & outer edges

center & rear exhaust clamps corroded & broken

under tray & engine cover fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 148,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner & outer edges

center & rear exhaust clamps corroded & broken

under tray & engine cover fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 137,819 miles

n/s and o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 27 Apr 2017 137,817 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low on edges

parking brake effiency low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 112,012 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,906 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,150 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,390 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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FA05 DVJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA05 DVJ, 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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FA05 DVJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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