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FP55 XDZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

218,262 mi
Last recorded218,262 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 218,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 202,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 182,029 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,638 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2019 151,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,899 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 136,668 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,015 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,882 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,507 miles

brake warning light on. service light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,507 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)

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)

brake warning light on. service light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 68,497 miles

both front tyres 3mm. n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut in sidewalls.

rear pads getting down

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 51,506 miles

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

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

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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FP55 XDZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP55 XDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 XDZ registered?

FP55 XDZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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