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FP05 ZXF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,574 mi
Last recorded76,574 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ZXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 76,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2025 72,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Mar 2024 66,655 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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2023 63,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion to outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs light corrosion to outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,065 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 straight suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 46,838 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,702 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,947 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,360 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 29,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 23,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,575 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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FP05 ZXF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 FP05 ZXF, 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 FP05 ZXF registered?

FP05 ZXF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FP05 ZXF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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