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FM54 VTL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,154 mi
Last recorded233,154 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 233,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 168,924 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 157,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear anti roll bar linkages have slight play in a ball joint

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated/ offside rear ferrule corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 157,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear anti roll bar linkages have slight play in a ball joint

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated/ offside rear ferrule corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 152,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

air bag light on failure soon

coolant low

offside front tyre has damage to side wall but not down to the cords

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

air bag light on failure soon

coolant low

offside front tyre has damage to side wall but not down to the cords

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 141,882 miles

osr tyre worn at inside

Fail 11 Oct 2011 141,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr tyre worn at inside

Pass 4 Oct 2010 129,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,299 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 124,296 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,705 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 VTL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

FM54 VTL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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