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FV05 WBZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,319 mi
Last recorded161,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 161,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 156,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 156,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 152,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 152,628 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pad wear light on

Pass 15 Aug 2019 148,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 148,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pad wear light on

Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside rear brake ferrule is slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,315 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside rear brake ferrule is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,295 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 121,123 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle missing below seat (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 108,351 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre ware

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,818 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,031 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,031 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes worn

rear antiroll bar bush cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,983 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 WBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel 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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

FV05 WBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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