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AF05 ZFO

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,496 mi
Last recorded149,496 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 149,496 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,225 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 151,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 140,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,913 miles

Centre box deteriorating

EML illuminated

Front suspension upper arm inner bushes heavily split but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside rear side light not working (1 of 2 bulbs)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,505 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 106,373 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,601 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,586 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,411 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,308 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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AF05 ZFO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol 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 AF05 ZFO, 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

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What year was AF05 ZFO registered?

AF05 ZFO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AF05 ZFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 ZFO 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.

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