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MF55 ZXL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,718 mi
Last recorded230,718 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 ZXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 230,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 216,847 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 216,763 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wiring fault ??? (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 208,417 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCKS (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 194,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 182,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 182,753 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven reduced effort (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 174,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 165,643 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 165,634 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

O/S/R BUMP STOP BROKEN

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 154,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 122,562 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,310 miles

both front tyres close to limit 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MF55 ZXL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF55 ZXL, 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 MF55 ZXL registered?

MF55 ZXL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is MF55 ZXL safe to buy?

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