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FM55 OCU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

248,389 mi
Last recorded248,389 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 248,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 247,958 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 236,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 222,428 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 222,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 208,396 miles

Plastic under trays fitted some components not visable

Pass 15 Oct 2021 197,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 188,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 179,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 171,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 161,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud adrift

Fail 16 Oct 2017 161,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud adrift

Pass 12 Oct 2016 151,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 151,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 139,737 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)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,351 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,530 miles

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

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

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

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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FM55 OCU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM55 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM55 OCU registered?

FM55 OCU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is FM55 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 OCU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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