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AU05 ZBO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

228,215 mi
Last recorded228,215 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 228,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 218,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 207,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 194,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 180,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 180,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 168,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 158,750 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 158,750 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 150,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 150,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 140,570 miles

boyh rear tyres are just starting to wear uneven on the inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 140,570 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

boyh rear tyres are just starting to wear uneven on the inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,726 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 125,724 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 113,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 113,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,718 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,718 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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AU05 ZBO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU05 ZBO, 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 AU05 ZBO registered?

AU05 ZBO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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