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FP05 AHJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 AHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 156,155 miles

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

park brake efficiency only just met - adjustment may be required

unable to check operation of esp switch due to warning lamp not illuminating

Fail 6 Jun 2016 156,148 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met - adjustment may be required

unable to check operation of esp switch due to warning lamp not illuminating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 151,040 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 100,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,472 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 63,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,174 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 43,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,646 miles

All four tyres tread very low 2mm to 3mm

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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FP05 AHJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP05 AHJ, 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 FP05 AHJ registered?

FP05 AHJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is FP05 AHJ safe to buy?

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