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FD05 WUC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,603 mi
Last recorded171,603 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WUC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 171,603 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 171,594 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 171,577 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device connector insecure and functionality of device affected abs sensor (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear abs sensor glued in position

Pass 12 Apr 2019 159,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 159,547 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear hoses perished + split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 153,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 148,412 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner wall no cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre damage outer side wall no cords exposed

vehicle could do with a good brake service

Fail 18 Mar 2017 148,405 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced brake reaction bush rear (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a piece of wall missing but cord not exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2016 142,317 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 132,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 132,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 126,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 121,776 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 7 Apr 2012 110,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 102,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 102,184 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2010 91,631 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 29 May 2009 66,106 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 45,069 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,011 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 WUC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD05 WUC, 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 WUC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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