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FM05 FSX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 FSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 135,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of excess heat/binding

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

Offside Rear brake showing signs of excess heat/binding

Fail 24 Jan 2020 135,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of excess heat/binding

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

Offside Rear brake showing signs of excess heat/binding

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm, duct cover slightly deteriorated and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm, duct cover slightly deteriorated and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching to the offside of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 130,713 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shoulder below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm, duct cover slightly deteriorated and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm, duct cover slightly deteriorated and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching to the offside of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear parking brake cable has slight damage/wear to the casing

light scratching on the windscreen, possibly caused by a defective wiper blade

Fail 19 Jan 2018 125,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear parking brake cable has slight damage/wear to the casing

light scratching on the windscreen, possibly caused by a defective wiper blade

Pass 13 Jan 2017 121,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,416 miles

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

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

windscreen has some light scratching in the drivers view

Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,416 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen has some light scratching in the drivers view

Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,206 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre splitting/cracking. (heavy splitting on the outer tread shoulder)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 103,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre splitting/cracking. (heavy splitting on the outer tread shoulder)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 95,687 miles

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

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

Scratch on windscreen but not imparing view

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,220 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,373 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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FM05 FSX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 FM05 FSX, 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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FM05 FSX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FM05 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 FSX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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