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ML05 ZSY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,428 mi
Last recorded170,428 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ZSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 170,428 miles

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 170,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 166,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,540 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 142,756 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 130,286 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,189 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,629 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,986 miles

front brake discs worn low.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 106,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn low.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,114 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 82,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,398 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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ML05 ZSY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML05 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

ML05 ZSY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is ML05 ZSY safe to buy?

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