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FA05 VUO

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,555 mi
Last recorded210,555 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 210,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 193,840 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 183,382 miles

n/s/f shocker slight leak

Pass 4 Jan 2019 174,535 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear heat shield insecure

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2018 174,528 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear heat shield insecure

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2018 173,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 160,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated and inner sidewall badly cracked but no cords exposed

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 160,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated and inner sidewall badly cracked but no cords exposed

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 14,820 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 147,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle silencer (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 131,502 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,482 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 103,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,013 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 89,310 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,034 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,029 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 13 Jan 2010 64,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,610 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 VUO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUO, 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 FA05 VUO registered?

FA05 VUO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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