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FV05 VYK

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,783 mi
Last recorded186,783 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 186,783 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats across rear bench ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 183,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 180,977 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 175,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 175,798 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 172,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 169,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 164,568 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,128 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 156,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,505 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 115,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,654 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear suspension arms on both sides ,bushes perished

Fail 14 Dec 2012 95,217 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear suspension arms on both sides ,bushes perished

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,610 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 127,415 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 127,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear outer side light not working

Pass 5 May 2009 100,425 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly scrubbed

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 76,167 miles

o/s front tyre worn uneven at edges and very close to limits

Fail 19 May 2008 76,167 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn uneven at edges and very close to limits

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 VYK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

FV05 VYK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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