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DE05 TZJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

244,695 mi
Last recorded244,695 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 244,695 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank straps corroded need to be replace (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper wing artch slightly rusted

Offside Front Lower wing damaged covered with tape

Rear rear boot slightly rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2025 236,529 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower subframe slightly rusted

Nearside Front Upper wing artch slightly rusted

Offside Front Lower wing damaged covered with tape

Fail 16 Jul 2025 236,504 miles

Central Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower subframe slightly rusted

Nearside Front Upper wing artch slightly rusted

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

Offside Front Lower wing damaged covered with tape

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 231,869 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 231,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 224,902 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 224,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 217,821 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 217,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 209,823 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 202,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 189,467 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2019 189,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2018 170,713 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 170,710 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 146,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion to brake discs

exhaust sleeve corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 129,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,311 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,311 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,453 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,191 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,151 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 TZJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 TZJ, 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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DE05 TZJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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