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FH05 BWU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,299 mi
Last recorded161,299 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 161,299 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 161,299 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 154,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 154,919 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 148,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 142,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 137,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 131,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 126,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 122,329 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,028 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 111,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 86,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 76,470 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 66,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 57,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 46,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 26,842 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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FH05 BWU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FH05 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 BWU registered?

FH05 BWU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is FH05 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 BWU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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