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FM05 FSO

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 FSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 96,726 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS Lens surface (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Crack in rear light reflector

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

Fail 5 May 2022 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Stabilizer arm front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS Lens surface (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Crack in rear light reflector

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,563 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,147 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,887 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 46,236 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 41,925 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 41,922 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 32,881 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 32,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight outer wall damage to both nearside tyres

Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,129 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear outer side light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,129 miles

nearside rear outer side light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,497 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 21,497 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM05 FSO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM05 FSO, 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 FM05 FSO registered?

FM05 FSO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FM05 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 FSO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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