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EG05 FKZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

196,029 mi
Last recorded196,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 FKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 196,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 189,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 189,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 184,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 180,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 175,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 167,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 162,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 157,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 154,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 149,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 137,346 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 137,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 132,281 miles

front discs are pitted and liped

Pass 22 May 2013 126,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 121,129 miles

Front brake discs below minimum tolerence

Rear brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2011 116,434 miles

front discs liped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge bridgestone 205/55/ZR16W

rear pads 50 percent worn discs slightly liped

Pass 17 Jun 2010 111,553 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 90,492 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 90,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EG05 FKZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 EG05 FKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG05 FKZ registered?

EG05 FKZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is EG05 FKZ safe to buy?

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