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DE05 ZRZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,002 mi
Last recorded140,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ZRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 140,002 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,674 miles

coil spring worn Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,526 miles

under tray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 105,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 100,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,862 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 74,651 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,664 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 64,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,722 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 23 May 2008 50,170 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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