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FV55 NUP

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,751 mi
Last recorded195,751 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NUP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 195,751 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 27 Dec 2018 174,725 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 157,866 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

Pass 27 Dec 2016 143,598 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 143,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 124,502 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 124,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 92,098 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,211 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 82,211 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

both front wipers worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 68,670 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,302 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 66,302 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,719 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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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FV55 NUP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NUP, 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 FV55 NUP registered?

FV55 NUP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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