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FL55 NUW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,303 mi
Last recorded129,303 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 NUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,303 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 129,303 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 129,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 112,788 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,325 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,324 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 88,371 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear. handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 88,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre slight wear. handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,427 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,205 miles

os/ns front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 151,396 miles

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

o/s rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2009 142,122 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2008 126,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 126,680 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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FL55 NUW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL55 NUW, 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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FL55 NUW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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