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FY05 MZL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,106 mi
Last recorded100,106 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 100,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,132 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,541 miles

Rear dry nder body

Pass 4 Apr 2022 96,672 miles

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

dry under side

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertray not attached everywhere

Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,637 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2017 93,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,989 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,400 miles

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

o/s/f - n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint boots split

Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,983 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber shroud broken off

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,003 miles

o/s/r shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,683 miles

Front top and bottom ball joint grease bellows starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Small cracks at screen

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,480 miles

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Slight binding at rear wheels.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,818 miles

Small crack at N/S lower area of screen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,291 miles

Damage at nearside of windscreen.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,274 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Small crack at N/S of screen

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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FY05 MZL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 FY05 MZL, 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 FY05 MZL registered?

FY05 MZL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is FY05 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 MZL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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