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FY55 VJJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,926 mi
Last recorded182,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 182,926 miles

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

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

o/s/f upper rear arm bush beginning to debond

Pass 1 Aug 2017 171,430 miles

all front suspension bushes beginning to deteriorate

Fail 1 Aug 2017 171,430 miles

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

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes beginning to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2016 160,262 miles

o/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

Fail 4 Aug 2016 160,262 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 138,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 131,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 125,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 121,379 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 121,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 112,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,958 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,877 miles

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

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

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

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 VJJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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