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FT05 AYA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,816 mi
Last recorded199,816 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 AYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 199,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 164,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake flexis deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 155,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,150 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 148,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 139,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 127,543 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 127,543 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

no cleaning devices fitted for HID headlights

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,636 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 88,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,885 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 AYA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AYA, 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 FT05 AYA registered?

FT05 AYA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is FT05 AYA safe to buy?

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