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FV05 JVF

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,738 mi
Last recorded182,738 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 182,738 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 173,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 170,627 miles

BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED

Brake wear warning light on

Exhaust system surface corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Inner sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 170,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED

Bonnet release handle missing

Brake wear warning light on

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN

Exhaust system surface corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Inner sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 170,261 miles

Both front wing edges corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low (blown up on test)

bulb failure for reverse light on

Fail 22 Feb 2018 170,257 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake performance not tested DUE TO LEAK (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front wing edges corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low (blown up on test)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 169,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 164,778 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 161,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 161,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 155,579 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 151,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light illuminated

bonnet catch sticking

handbrake warning light illuminated

lower ball joint gaitors perished

underside has covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 25 May 2013 151,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light illuminated

bonnet catch sticking

handbrake warning light illuminated

lower ball joint gaitors perished

underside has covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 15 May 2012 145,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear anti-roll bar stops cracked but not effecting operation

Fail 8 May 2012 145,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 139,188 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 121,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged not to cords

Pass 14 May 2009 104,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre nailed nr

Fail 14 May 2009 104,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre nailed nr

Pass 13 May 2008 85,533 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 85,533 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 JVF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

FV05 JVF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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