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FP05 PWJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

217,658 mi
Last recorded217,658 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 PWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 217,658 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 22 Apr 2024 216,275 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 29 Apr 2023 210,029 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine & undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 201,134 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 193,332 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2021 193,332 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 180,799 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 172,215 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 172,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 165,705 miles

engine cover and Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 May 2016 155,641 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,339 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 141,761 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 131,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 131,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,559 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 6 May 2009 85,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,204 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 PWJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FP05 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

FP05 PWJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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