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FV54 XWY

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,937 mi
Last recorded175,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 175,937 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 166,539 miles

E M L LAMP ON DASH.

FRONT UNDER TRAY/LOWER BUMBER FITTING LOOSE.

FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS BOTH SDES SHOWING SIGNS OFF WEAR.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO GO OUT OFF SHAPE.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 166,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

E M L LAMP ON DASH.

FRONT UNDER TRAY/LOWER BUMBER FITTING LOOSE.

FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS BOTH SDES SHOWING SIGNS OFF WEAR.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO GO OUT OFF SHAPE.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 155,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light stays on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 155,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlamp loose

e.m.l light stays on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 138,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l. on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 138,486 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

e.m.l. on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 124,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 110,424 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,424 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,764 miles

Stone chip swept area screen

Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stone chip swept area screen

Fail 9 Jan 2009 78,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,047 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 XWY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

FV54 XWY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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