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FV05 FKZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,401 mi
Last recorded180,401 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 180,401 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 180,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 178,662 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 168,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 165,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,011 miles

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Fail 27 Jul 2018 153,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced too low and diffused pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 26 Jul 2017 140,911 miles

front inner brake pads worn?

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cuts

Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 118,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,374 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 113,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 104,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 104,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 81,627 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 81,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 69,141 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged/cut

offside rear tyre tread wearing out of shape/uneven at inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and worn/bald at both edges

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and worn/bald at both edges

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 FKZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 FKZ registered?

FV05 FKZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is FV05 FKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 FKZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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