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FE55 NVS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,980 mi
Last recorded155,980 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 155,980 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,836 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 151,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 146,919 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2015 146,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2014 142,580 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 135,750 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

Fail 24 Jan 2013 135,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Jan 2012 122,119 miles

both rear brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight front brake judder

Pass 13 Jan 2011 115,123 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 115,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 103,381 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer side lamp out near side rear, 1 of 2

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,657 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)

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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FE55 NVS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE55 NVS, 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 FE55 NVS registered?

FE55 NVS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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