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FG55 RNX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,587 mi
Last recorded176,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RNX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 176,587 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 171,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 171,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 163,844 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 156,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 153,628 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 147,261 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 147,261 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 140,530 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 134,074 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 134,074 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 128,062 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 128,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2014 124,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,646 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 120,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,004 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,070 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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FG55 RNX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG55 RNX, 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 FG55 RNX registered?

FG55 RNX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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