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FT05 EJA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,087 mi
Last recorded198,087 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 EJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 198,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 179,508 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 179,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 174,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 174,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 167,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,340 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 139,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both RH and LH sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both RH and LH sides but not out of requirement limit (3.5.1g)

Under trays are fitted so obscuring some underneath components to be inspected

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 118,785 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder.

o/s/f tyre worn both inner and outer edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2013 107,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disks are slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,869 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 2 Aug 2010 83,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,978 miles

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,617 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 EJA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black 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 EJA, 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 EJA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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