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FG05 MVU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

260,065 mi
Last recorded260,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 260,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 229,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 215,856 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 200,286 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 181,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chassis rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2018 181,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chassis rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 144,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 143,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 94,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlight pattern slightly blurry

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,399 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 MVU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue 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 FG05 MVU, 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 FG05 MVU registered?

FG05 MVU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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