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FV05 NKG

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,058 mi
Last recorded169,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 NKG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 169,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 164,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 164,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 155,830 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 155,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 149,328 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 149,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 143,905 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 143,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 137,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 137,302 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 124,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,429 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,367 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 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 7 Feb 2011 73,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,538 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2009 51,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,502 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 NKG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

FV05 NKG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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