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FA05 WJO

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,625 mi
Last recorded123,625 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,625 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 120,445 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 120,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 116,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 111,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 106,201 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 92,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 58,502 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,755 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 88,683 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 27,444 miles

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Full underbody shield fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,407 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 20,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 WJO 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 79.2%.

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 FA05 WJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA05 WJO registered?

FA05 WJO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is FA05 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 WJO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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