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FY55 VXR

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,438 mi
Last recorded138,438 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 138,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 128,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 122,349 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 122,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 116,806 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 101,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,761 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,357 miles

handbrake showing low effort

Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

handbrake showing low effort

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,417 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread and also has cut in outer sidewall(no cord visable)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,417 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread and also has cut in outer sidewall(no cord visable)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,724 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,345 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,501 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,364 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 VXR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

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