CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV05 VZT

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,697 mi
Last recorded172,697 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VZT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 172,697 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis , Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 170,529 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 170,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 57% slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 157,143 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 157,143 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 143,229 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 143,229 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 125,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,299 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,285 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,434 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV05 VZT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV05 VZT, 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

How do I check the history of MV05 VZT?

You can check the full history of MV05 VZT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV05 VZT registered?

MV05 VZT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MV05 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 VZT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV05 VZT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV05 VZT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.