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FT05 HDY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 HDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 78,242 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 68,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 68,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2023 68,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,432 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 68,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 66,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 56,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,934 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,633 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,025 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,885 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 36,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,476 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 HDY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

FT05 HDY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is FT05 HDY safe to buy?

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