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DE05 CMZ

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

168,233 mi
Last recorded168,233 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2026 168,233 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 157,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 146,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,810 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,611 miles

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 1 Mar 2010 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,835 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,558 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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DE05 CMZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DE05 CMZ, 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 DE05 CMZ registered?

DE05 CMZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DE05 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 CMZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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