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FX05 OYG

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,857 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,388 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,947 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,947 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Fail 31 Aug 2017 82,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,116 miles

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

OSR brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,341 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FX05 OYG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX05 OYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX05 OYG registered?

FX05 OYG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is FX05 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 OYG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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