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FY05 XVN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 101,000 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 89,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 78,503 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,333 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,413 miles

Offside Front windscreen washer weak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,930 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XVN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVN, 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

How do I check the history of FY05 XVN?

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What year was FY05 XVN registered?

FY05 XVN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is FY05 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 XVN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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