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FD55 NRN

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,173 mi
Last recorded135,173 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 NRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 135,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 131,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 124,733 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHERE SHOCK BOLTS TOO ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHERE SHOCK BOLTS TOO ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 121,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened BOTH UPPER ARMS WHERE BALL JOINT SITS IN HUB HAS A CRACK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened BOTH UPPER ARMS WHERE BALL JOINT SITS IN HUB HAS A CRACK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH IN SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH IN SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM BUSHES IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,459 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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 21 Oct 2019 113,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,490 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,780 miles

unable to inspect all underside due to panneling

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,442 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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FD55 NRN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD55 NRN, 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 FD55 NRN registered?

FD55 NRN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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