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AR05 DHZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,754 mi
Last recorded128,754 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 128,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 116,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 108,688 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and worn down to wear bars

Fail 7 Dec 2010 108,688 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and worn down to wear bars

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,649 miles

advise nsr tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 76,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 76,048 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall not to cords

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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AR05 DHZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AR05 DHZ, 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 AR05 DHZ?

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What year was AR05 DHZ registered?

AR05 DHZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AR05 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 DHZ shows 8 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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