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FT05 AJO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,466 mi
Last recorded174,466 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 AJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 174,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 169,402 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 169,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 161,842 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 159,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 159,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 139,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 139,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,403 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,191 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,184 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 85,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,576 miles

nearside rear brake disc worn and pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 25,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AJO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FT05 AJO, 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 AJO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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