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FV05 XMD

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,719 mi
Last recorded154,719 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XMD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 154,719 miles

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 17 Aug 2020 150,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 147,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,634 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 143,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 133,903 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,618 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 120,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,638 miles

osf cut on sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2014 114,637 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf cut on sidewall

rear discs & pads worn

washers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2013 109,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,107 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,297 miles

1 windscreen washer jet on the nearside is blocked

all brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 93,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

1 windscreen washer jet on the nearside is blocked

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,934 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 86,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 83,395 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 XMD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

FV05 XMD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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