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FV05 OPM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

229,755 mi
Last recorded229,755 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OPM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 229,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 on the limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 223,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 212,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel binding difficult to turn by hand when jacked up

Fail 22 Dec 2023 212,530 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel binding difficult to turn by hand when jacked up

Pass 30 Mar 2022 205,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 197,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 190,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 182,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 175,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 166,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 155,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 149,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 141,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 131,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

neraside rear tyre worn to 2.7mm

Pass 26 May 2012 119,156 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2011 106,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 93,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2009 80,163 miles

deep cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 69,794 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 OPM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM registered?

FV05 OPM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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