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FD05 UTF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 112,846 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 112,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,034 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2021 110,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 107,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 94,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre 2mm inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre cracked tread (No Cords Showing at time of test)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,909 miles

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 27 Jul 2011 53,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,760 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 40,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,167 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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FD05 UTF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD05 UTF, 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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FD05 UTF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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