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FT05 AHU

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 AHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,113 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 121,111 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,087 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 115,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,580 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,465 miles

nearside front tyre worn

chip in windscreen but not obstructing drivers vision

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,948 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,063 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 85,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

offside front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,919 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread and on inner side wall

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2011 67,919 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread and on inner side wall

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,875 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 53,875 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,046 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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FT05 AHU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FT05 AHU, 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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FT05 AHU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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