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AO05 FGP

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

169,854 mi
Last recorded169,854 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 169,854 miles

Hand brake efficiency reading low 18% (min.16%)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil/water leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 169,853 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s lower shock absorber bushes on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Hand brake efficiency reading low 18% (min.16%)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil/water leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 166,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both offside and nearside all upper arm bushes worn

oil leak from engine

rear floor and chassis corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 162,599 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside nearside side skirts fitted unabl to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Feb 2023 161,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 150,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 139,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,653 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 127,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 119,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 98,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,136 miles

Rear tyres 2 mm

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,366 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)

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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AO05 FGP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AO05 FGP, 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 AO05 FGP registered?

AO05 FGP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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