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FV05 EUB

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,048 mi
Last recorded129,048 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop incomplete

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 129,048 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop incomplete

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,682 miles

all rear suspension rear bushes deteriorated

both front strut bottom bushes perished

both front top arms inner bushes perished both sides

both rear brake hoses perished

front brake discs undercut marked outer edges

n/s front outer cv boot cracking, slight dampness from grease

n/s rear shock absorber bump stop split

o/s rear shock absorber bump stop cracking

very slight n/s inner rack play

Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,682 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension rear bushes deteriorated

both front strut bottom bushes perished

both front top arms inner bushes perished both sides

both rear brake hoses perished

front brake discs undercut marked outer edges

n/s front outer cv boot cracking, slight dampness from grease

n/s rear shock absorber bump stop split

o/s rear shock absorber bump stop cracking

very slight n/s inner rack play

Pass 7 Aug 2019 121,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,674 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 28 Aug 2018 117,674 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,980 miles

both wipers poor

play in off side inner track control arm inner joint

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,779 miles

near side constant velocity boot seeping grease

slight play in off side inner track-rod end

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,571 miles

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F drum stick

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,592 miles

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,592 miles

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

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,590 miles

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

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,630 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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FV05 EUB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FV05 EUB, 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 FV05 EUB registered?

FV05 EUB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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