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J7 FCN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,287 mi
Last recorded154,287 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 154,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 151,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 143,922 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 137,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 133,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,740 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 125,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 104,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 22 Dec 2015 104,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 83,300 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 74,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,994 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar bush supports cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2010 50,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar bush supports cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,637 miles

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

N/S/R inner side lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside 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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J7 FCN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J7 FCN, 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 J7 FCN registered?

J7 FCN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is J7 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 FCN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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