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FV05 FGA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,040 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 131,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp was flickering when engine revs where increased (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner

Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,211 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 102,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension rubbers deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

oil level below minimum prior to test.

Pass 11 May 2015 102,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension rubbers deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

oil level below minimum prior to test.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,107 miles

ecu warning light on

Pass 19 May 2011 54,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,766 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,574 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 FGA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV05 FGA, 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 FGA registered?

FV05 FGA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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