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FV54 XJW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

238,255 mi
Last recorded238,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 238,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 223,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 203,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 203,131 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 203,131 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% offside brake at fault (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 196,757 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear seat belts missing with rear seats at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2018 191,973 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 182,774 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 182,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 14 Apr 2016 170,427 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 170,426 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 160,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 153,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 153,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 133,517 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,545 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 21 Apr 2010 111,185 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 111,185 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 88,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 88,369 miles

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

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 XJW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XJW, 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 FV54 XJW registered?

FV54 XJW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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