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L121 FAS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,735 mi
Last recorded134,735 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 FAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,735 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 117,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light.

Various suspension bushes deteriorated although not resulting in excess movement.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 117,038 miles

Emissions not tested Engine warning light on and unable to hold revs as engine running very poorly. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower straight arm, inner bush and lower shock absorber bush of same arm deteriorated also. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower straight arm, inner bush and lower shock absorber bush of same arm deteriorated also. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking At hose join to cooler pipes x 2. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Ply/cord exposed. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light.

Various suspension bushes deteriorated although not resulting in excess movement.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,058 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 105,007 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 105,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,651 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,346 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,766 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 86,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,570 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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L121 FAS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L121 FAS, 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 L121 FAS registered?

L121 FAS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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