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FX55 ZHH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,596 mi
Last recorded197,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 197,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 187,097 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 187,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 184,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2019 184,765 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 172,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 172,046 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust ( blowing) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 157,941 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 157,941 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 143,222 miles

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

Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 128,055 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 127,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both (2.4.F.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front lower outer ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

corrosion to inner face of offside and nearside front brake discs

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front lower outer ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

corrosion to inner face of offside and nearside front brake discs

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,019 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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FX55 ZHH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX55 ZHH, 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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FX55 ZHH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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