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FV55 FMK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FMK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,578 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2025 88,157 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,322 miles

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f fog lamp broken

rear tyres perished

suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,762 miles

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

headlamp lenses discolouring

Fail 18 Aug 2023 85,762 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,592 miles

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

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f fog lamp broken

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,551 miles

headlamp lenes discolouring

Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroding

headlamp lenes discolouring

Pass 7 Sep 2020 77,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower front lower arm ball joint dust cover split but does stop the ingress of dirt

bit inner sill panels at rear slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,824 miles

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

front tyres worn low

headlamp lenses discolouring

Fail 11 Sep 2019 74,824 miles

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

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

TCS light on dash

front tyres worn low

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,027 miles

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

Offside Front foglamp damaged

Spare tyre defective

both front top suspension arms inner bushes breaking up

both rear brake hoses to caliper perishing

exhaust system corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,427 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,271 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 63,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2013 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,379 miles

brake pad wear indicator lighting up, pads nearly new, suspect corrosion in wire block connector

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,333 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,254 miles

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

o/s/f lower rear suspension arm slightly worn.

oil level just below minimum

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,036 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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FV55 FMK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FV55 FMK, 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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FV55 FMK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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