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FP05 PWE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 PWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 129,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 129,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 127,381 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 127,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,990 miles

Advise 1 out of 2 rear number plate lamps in op but is acceptable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose deteriorated but is acceptable

Offside Rear Flexi brake hose deteriorated but is acceptable

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,399 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 124,399 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 119,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,403 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,399 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,444 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 93,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,493 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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FP05 PWE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel 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 FP05 PWE, 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 PWE registered?

FP05 PWE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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