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FV05 NWS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,292 mi
Last recorded139,292 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 NWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,225 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,225 miles

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

Brake warning light on dash

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

Fail 26 May 2016 125,248 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2014 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 16,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 97,918 miles

engine light on

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 97,918 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

covers fitted

engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,104 miles

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

covers fitted

cuts in nearside front tyre wall but not down to the cords

Fail 6 Jun 2011 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

covers fitted

cuts in nearside front tyre wall but not down to the cords

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,646 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,629 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)

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,316 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 NWS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

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

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