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AF05 ZGC

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,678 mi
Last recorded124,678 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 124,678 miles

under trays

Fail 6 Oct 2018 124,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays

Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,158 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 99,168 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage slight play. rear discs slight wear. n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,168 miles

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage slight play. rear discs slight wear. n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2010 88,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 132,580 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 May 2009 132,567 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2008 117,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZGC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc 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 AF05 ZGC, 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 AF05 ZGC registered?

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

Is AF05 ZGC safe to buy?

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