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AE55 ZYL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,340 mi
Last recorded208,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 208,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 208,333 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed inner release lever stays in released position (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides dip beams (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 184,299 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 184,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 177,112 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 160,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 141,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 134,237 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Apr 2016 134,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH front (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 114,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,034 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 87,564 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,472 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 74,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,860 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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AE55 ZYL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE55 ZYL, 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 AE55 ZYL registered?

AE55 ZYL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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