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FG05 PFV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,857 mi
Last recorded131,857 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 131,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Numerous bulges around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,325 miles

ENGINE OIL-SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/40/18 95WXL ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Fail 4 Oct 2019 125,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn +GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

ENGINE OIL-SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/40/18 95WXL ()

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,630 miles

Clutch appears to be biting very high

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner and outer edges, and wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 113,630 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine considerable oil leak from front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Clutch appears to be biting very high

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner and outer edges, and wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,376 miles

Engine management light is on.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,805 miles

Advise tracking to stop uneven wear to rear tyres

Front upper arms have warn bushes but no play in them was found

Fail 8 Jul 2015 90,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise tracking to stop uneven wear to rear tyres

Front upper arms have warn bushes but no play in them was found

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,072 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,369 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,627 miles

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

drivers door handle trim loose

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 PFV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

FG05 PFV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 PFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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