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FY55 VXL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020

Slight Rust On front arches

Fail 4 Mar 2020 184,545 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight Rust On front arches

Pass 9 Nov 2018 155,420 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays restricting inspection of some components

Fail 14 Jun 2017 153,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays restricting inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2016 133,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 115,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 115,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,508 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 103,508 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 72,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,218 miles

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

both side rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,576 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 VXL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY55 VXL, 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 FY55 VXL registered?

FY55 VXL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FY55 VXL safe to buy?

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