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FX05 XXR

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,474 mi
Last recorded182,474 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 182,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 180,594 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 176,954 miles

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

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))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 163,337 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 140,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 135,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 129,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 129,575 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 119,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 111,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,788 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,233 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 66,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XXR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

FX05 XXR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is FX05 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 XXR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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