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FT05 HDV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,951 mi
Last recorded179,951 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 179,951 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 179,880 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 167,294 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 167,292 miles

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 163,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 159,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 150,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,892 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,661 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 90,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,312 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,723 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 74,939 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 HDV 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 85%.

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 FT05 HDV, 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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What year was FT05 HDV registered?

FT05 HDV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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