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AO05 DZF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,015 mi
Last recorded158,015 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 158,015 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 157,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 149,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 142,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,093 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 137,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 127,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 127,649 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 123,806 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,658 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,052 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp

Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 104,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 103,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,909 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,928 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO05 DZF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 AO05 DZF, 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 AO05 DZF registered?

AO05 DZF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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