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183,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
car has surface corrosion along undercarriage
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER PLASTIC COATING
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BOOT IS TORN
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISH FRONT AND REAR , REAR SUB-FRAME HAS CORROSION
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER PLASTIC COATING
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BOOT IS TORN
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISH FRONT AND REAR , REAR SUB-FRAME HAS CORROSION
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FRONT BALL JOINT BOOTS PERISHING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES
REAR BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING
TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON
UNDERSIDE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AT O/S TOP ARM
TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON
EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
O/S REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CORRODED
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
O/S REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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DE05 ZSG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2005.
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