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FY05 OXU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,209 mi
Last recorded193,209 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 193,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 182,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 169,346 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 169,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 156,508 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 156,475 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

EML light on

Pass 22 Dec 2016 143,693 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 122,601 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 122,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 105,197 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,132 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 93,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,728 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,134 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,165 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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FY05 OXU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 FY05 OXU, 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 FY05 OXU registered?

FY05 OXU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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