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ML05 RVZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,659 mi
Last recorded72,659 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 RVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 72,659 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,032 miles

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

Rear general corrosion on under rear vehicle.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,857 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,010 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,348 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,965 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 57,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,698 miles

NSR back rest loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre cracked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,710 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

SPLIT ON NSR TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ML05 RVZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ML05 RVZ, 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 ML05 RVZ registered?

ML05 RVZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is ML05 RVZ safe to buy?

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