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FY05 VXA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,177 mi
Last recorded151,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 151,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 151,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,978 miles

Oil leak

taping noise from egeine area

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Fail 16 Jun 2014 143,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

taping noise from egeine area

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 20 Jun 2013 128,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 128,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/rear tyer side wall slight damage

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,461 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 VXA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

FY05 VXA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is FY05 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 VXA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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