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FN55 JJF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,529 mi
Last recorded143,529 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 JJF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 143,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 141,446 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 137,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 133,845 miles

both front lower ball joint gaitors perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear flexy bike hoses perished

both rear flexy brake hose ferulles corroded

front wipers smear

n/s/f steering rack gaiter heavily twisted

o/s/f upper front suspension arm bush starting to detatch

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2023 133,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joint gaitors perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear flexy bike hoses perished

both rear flexy brake hose ferulles corroded

front wipers smear

n/s/f steering rack gaiter heavily twisted

o/s/f upper front suspension arm bush starting to detatch

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2022 127,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 120,388 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 115,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,056 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,961 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,110 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,654 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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FN55 JJF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 FN55 JJF, 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 FN55 JJF registered?

FN55 JJF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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