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FY05 SNN

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

150,097 mi
Last recorded150,097 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 SNN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 150,097 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2023 150,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2023 150,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 150,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen damaged offside

Pass 21 Jul 2022 143,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 142,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,390 miles

secure heat shield

Fail 19 Oct 2020 139,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

secure heat shield

Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 120,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 111,609 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 111,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 192,349 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 102,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,105 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,213 miles

MIL on

Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 47,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,671 miles

advise both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges and nsr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,255 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 30,255 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,114 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,180 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 SNN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SNN, 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 FY05 SNN registered?

FY05 SNN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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