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AU05 ZBZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,420 mi
Last recorded175,420 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 175,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear bumper corner detached but no sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 165,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 156,966 miles

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

Rear bump-stops split

Pass 19 Jan 2017 147,853 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

body has some cosmetic damage

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,526 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear bump-stops split

engine + floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 138,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing door (8.1.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front wiper blades juddering across screen

Rear bump-stops split

engine + floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 127,995 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 127,995 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,492 miles

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

airbag light is on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

airbag light is on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,390 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 ZBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

AU05 ZBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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