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FV54 UCJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,405 mi
Last recorded149,405 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 149,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,928 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,113 miles

Cargo area in use

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 122,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Cargo area in use

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,775 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 100,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,432 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 87,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,536 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,499 miles

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

both rear brake discs are in a poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2016 62,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested cambelt over due (7.4.B.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,255 miles

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

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

The screen wash warning lamp is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,255 miles

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

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

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

The screen wash warning lamp is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,523 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 45,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,508 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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FV54 UCJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FV54 UCJ, 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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FV54 UCJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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