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CX05 FCZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,887 mi
Last recorded146,887 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody components heavily corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stable mount perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,829 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 146,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 141,556 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 138,979 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 138,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 134,424 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 134,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,325 miles

both front drop links have slight play, both front brake discs (lip), n/s/f shocker damp, both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2019 128,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front drop links have slight play, both front brake discs (lip), n/s/f shocker damp, both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,529 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkages have play

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front anti-roll bar linkages have play

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,566 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,294 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,294 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,568 miles

osf tyre is worn from the edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 82,810 miles

front shock absorber lower bushes worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,931 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,784 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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CX05 FCZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CX05 FCZ, 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 CX05 FCZ registered?

CX05 FCZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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