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FG55 RXN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,910 mi
Last recorded137,910 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 137,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pad warning on but pads ok

Pass 1 Jun 2018 130,015 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 130,015 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Middle box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,532 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,887 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,007 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Dec 2008 37,280 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 RXN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG55 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

FG55 RXN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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