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FG55 XDE

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,566 mi
Last recorded192,566 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 192,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 184,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 158,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 15 Oct 2015 158,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 150,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

n/s rear tyre damage to outer wall

Fail 22 Oct 2014 150,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre damage to outer wall

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Fail 20 Nov 2013

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 137,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 132,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 131,915 miles

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

rear discs corroded on edges

slight wear in steering rack n/s

Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,929 miles

screws in nsr tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 84,644 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 XDE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

FG55 XDE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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