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FA54 OFU

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,993 mi
Last recorded172,993 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 172,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RECOMMEND TO CHANGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody Corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 169,500 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 167,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills damaged.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,662 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sills damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 154,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,561 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 134,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,486 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,329 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 72,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,335 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,759 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 58,758 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,724 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,349 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,582 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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FA54 OFU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA54 OFU, 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 FA54 OFU registered?

FA54 OFU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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