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FV05 WCO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,429 mi
Last recorded151,429 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 151,429 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both top arms have slight play in ball joints

Front Discs worn

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,590 miles

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 129,210 miles

Engine cover and Tray fitted

Handbrake cable securing brackets corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front CV Boot slightly damaged

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

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 31 May 2016 129,210 miles

Engine cover and Tray fitted

Handbrake cable securing brackets corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front CV Boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 27 May 2015 114,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 114,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 114,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 106,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,986 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WCO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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