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FG05 JVA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

260,611 mi
Last recorded260,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 260,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 238,477 miles

nearside front shock leaking slightly

number plate lights dim

rear diff mount worn

rear suspension bushes perished

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2021 238,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

nearside front shock leaking slightly

number plate lights dim

rear diff mount worn

rear suspension bushes perished

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2020 221,801 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 221,801 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 211,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 199,825 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 199,825 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 189,530 miles

Both front drop links perished

Both front upper arms inner bushes perished

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 189,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front drop links perished

Both front upper arms inner bushes perished

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 177,928 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT UPPER ARMS INNER BUSHES N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 177,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP REAR INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TOP REAR INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 162,986 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 162,986 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 147,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 130,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 123,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 116,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs very badly worn and rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,096 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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FG05 JVA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG05 JVA, 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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FG05 JVA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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