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FM55 RYC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,233 mi
Last recorded134,233 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 134,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 127,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,174 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 114,646 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 114,646 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,625 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front (8.3.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,920 miles

(advise) both rear indicators starting to flash white light ( reccomend bulb replacement)

(advise) multiple chips on windscreen in zone (a) contained within 10mm diam also cracked outside zone (a) but not in wiped area and not obstructing drivers vision of road

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r brake flex hoses starting to crack slightly

(advise) n/s/r tyre has screw embeded in tread 215x55x16

(advise) o/s/f rocker gasket leaking oil

(advise) o/s/f tyre approaching 2mm tread wear indicators and scrubbing off on edges

(advise) o/s/r tyre has nail embeded in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 94,060 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,071 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,047 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,345 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,367 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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FM55 RYC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

FM55 RYC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is FM55 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 RYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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