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ML05 ZTC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,872 mi
Last recorded112,872 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ZTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,196 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,961 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 74,612 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,663 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,663 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010

o/s/f tyre slight split on outter wall

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,705 miles

Both front tyres, inner sidewalls cracked but not showing cords

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,964 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 ZTC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML05 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

ML05 ZTC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for ML05 ZTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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