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FY05 UXL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,570 mi
Last recorded163,570 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 163,570 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 163,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 155,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 146,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,706 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 123,778 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs lipped and corroded

general surface corrosion to underbody

offside front upper rear suspension arm bush starting to unbond

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2018 123,778 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs lipped and corroded

general surface corrosion to underbody

offside front upper rear suspension arm bush starting to unbond

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,962 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 116,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,487 miles

all front top arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all front top arm bushes deteriorating

tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,831 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,150 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,902 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 90,902 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,168 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 UXL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is FY05 UXL safe to buy?

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