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FEZ 9853

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,216 mi
Last recorded164,216 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 9853
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 164,216 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 164,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside corner of sill, within 30cm of rear subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 158,819 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2023 148,476 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 148,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,105 miles

All rear suspension components showing corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 140,070 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs (4.1.4 (c))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components showing corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 136,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & worn to inner edge - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 107,110 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 107,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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FEZ 9853 is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FEZ 9853, 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 FEZ 9853 registered?

FEZ 9853 is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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