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FV05 WCL

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,021 mi
Last recorded173,021 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 173,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 166,067 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 166,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 144,396 miles

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

front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes very slight play

n/s/f and rear tyres getting low

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,774 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 131,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,935 miles

nsf and nsr tyre oouter side walls slightly cracking.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,404 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,069 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 88,010 miles

The off side rear tyre is worn unevenly and low around the inner edge of the tread and also has a nail in it.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,313 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 WCL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 WCL registered?

FV05 WCL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 WCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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