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FN55 URU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,997 mi
Last recorded218,997 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 URU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 218,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 214,055 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 214,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 206,699 miles

Central Rear middle exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil/outer casing corroded

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

covers on underside

osr/nsr wheel bearings have slight free play

Fail 31 Dec 2020 206,699 miles

Central Rear middle exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil/outer casing corroded

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

covers on underside

osr/nsr wheel bearings have slight free play

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 202,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 202,668 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 197,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 189,383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 180,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 143,243 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 137,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 130,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,804 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 URU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

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

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