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FX05 VUW

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 VUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 129,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 124,651 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 124,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 119,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,962 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 118,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 118,946 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,598 miles

coolant leak

nearside rear brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,025 miles

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 31 Dec 2014 98,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,570 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,713 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

engine check light on all the time

front pads low

Fail 19 Sep 2011 79,713 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

engine check light on all the time

front pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,400 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 73,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,326 miles

chunk taken out of the o/side front outer tyre side wall

n/side front lower suspension forward arm inner pivot bush splitting.

o/side fornt tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

o/side front inner brake pad worn very low.

screw in tread of the rear n/side tread.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 48,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chunk taken out of the o/side front outer tyre side wall

n/side front lower suspension forward arm inner pivot bush splitting.

o/side fornt tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

o/side front inner brake pad worn very low.

screw in tread of the rear n/side tread.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,048 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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FX05 VUW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FX05 VUW, 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 FX05 VUW registered?

FX05 VUW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is FX05 VUW safe to buy?

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