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FY55 NZX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,588 mi
Last recorded161,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 161,588 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall, rear brake pads low and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 161,540 miles

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

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

Engine mounting excessively loose front lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall, rear brake pads low and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 151,312 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 133,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 133,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,196 miles

advise n/s/r side wall damaged/cut. advise plastic sills and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,196 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r side wall damaged/cut. advise plastic sills and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,887 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 111,887 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,324 miles

Rear discs have lip on outer edge approx 2mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 94,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,047 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,315 miles

all 4 alloy wheel rims damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all 4 alloy wheel rims damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,363 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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FY55 NZX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY55 NZX, 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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FY55 NZX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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