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DE05 EZT

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,928 mi
Last recorded59,928 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EZT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,928 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,912 miles

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2015 59,944 miles

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

n/s/f tyre badly split in inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre shows signs of deterioration between treads - no cords exposed

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 55,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,715 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,531 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,183 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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 EZT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DE05 EZT, 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 EZT registered?

DE05 EZT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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