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MT05 FZX

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,439 mi
Last recorded166,439 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 166,439 miles

Exhaust corroded and outer skin loose

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 166,439 miles

Exhaust corroded and outer skin loose

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 163,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 163,459 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 159,734 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 159,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 151,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 151,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 141,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 130,994 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 120,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,114 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,862 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 88,377 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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MT05 FZX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT05 FZX, 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 MT05 FZX registered?

MT05 FZX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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