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FG55 RPX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,573 mi
Last recorded163,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 163,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 155,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 149,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 149,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 144,596 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 144,596 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,927 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,256 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush/rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,254 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush/rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 130,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 120,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted to osr loose

Pass 9 Jun 2012 104,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 96,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,884 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,617 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,003 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 71,003 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 RPX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

FG55 RPX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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