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FH05 BWW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,704 mi
Last recorded228,704 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 228,704 miles

centre exhaust shows slight corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2018 228,704 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust shows slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 213,788 miles

Central exhaust shows slight corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 199,473 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 199,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 194,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 180,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 162,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 145,795 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,145 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 2 Jun 2011 132,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 122,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 103,979 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 103,979 miles

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

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

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 BWW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH05 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

FH05 BWW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is FH05 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 BWW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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