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FM54 HCX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,346 mi
Last recorded179,346 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 179,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 May 2021 179,145 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 May 2020 173,407 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support corroded / broken

all four wheels protruding the vehicle

engine management light illuminated

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sill

under trays fitted obascuring some components

Fail 13 May 2020 173,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support corroded / broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all four wheels protruding the vehicle

engine management light illuminated

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sill

under trays fitted obascuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 169,636 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 169,636 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 162,331 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ECU light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 162,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb loose in housing (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (8.2.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ECU light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,384 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 153,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 142,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 131,872 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,888 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 92,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,259 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 53,619 miles

Fan belt and tensioner deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads getting low

Underbody covers fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r seatbelt not test dt child seat

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,619 miles

Fan belt and tensioner deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Underbody covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r seatbelt not test dt child seat

Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,490 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,214 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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FM54 HCX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM54 HCX, 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 FM54 HCX registered?

FM54 HCX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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