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FV54 ZWW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,010 mi
Last recorded170,010 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 170,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 168,374 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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 168,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 167,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 167,951 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 158,520 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 158,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached BOTH (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 144,397 miles

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the play or cords

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2017 136,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the play or cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2016 127,631 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,832 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 89,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S N/S REAR TYRE SIGNS OF CRACKING TO TREAD AREA AND SIDE WALLS RECOMEMD ATTENTION

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,172 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,167 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,819 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,186 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 62,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,799 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 ZWW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZWW, 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 ZWW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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