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FN55 ZXX

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZXX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 141,701 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear every single item contact to rear axle is corroded

struggle to pass emission during test

Fail 22 Oct 2025 141,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear every single item contact to rear axle is corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 141,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer one (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner one (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear two rear shocks corroded

Rear two rear suspension arm corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases times two (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front all front bushes perished

Rear all rear bushes perished

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 135,458 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,551 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 122,551 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,875 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,771 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread edges

Fail 5 Dec 2018 88,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 23 Dec 2017 77,255 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

O/S/F, N/S/F, & N/S/R tyres all have slight sidewall damage

Pass 22 Dec 2016 70,099 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 70,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,586 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,653 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,885 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,566 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 ZXX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FN55 ZXX, 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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FN55 ZXX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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