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FD54 VRV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,863 miles

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

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

pad wear lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2016 123,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

pad wear lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,807 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 90,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,148 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,855 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lightly pitted

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 70,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both front brake discs worn and lightly pitted

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,364 miles

both rear tyres sidewall damaged

front lower engine cover damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,364 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres sidewall damaged

front lower engine cover damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,306 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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FD54 VRV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FD54 VRV, 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 FD54 VRV registered?

FD54 VRV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is FD54 VRV safe to buy?

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