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DE05 ZSG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,941 mi
Last recorded183,941 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ZSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 183,941 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

car has surface corrosion along undercarriage

Pass 20 Nov 2024 177,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 177,964 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 171,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 171,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 165,996 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 165,990 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 159,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,793 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AT O/S TOP ARM

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,613 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES

Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,467 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 141,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 132,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

O/S REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

Fail 23 Nov 2017 132,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,738 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 108,289 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,594 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 84,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 76,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,853 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,687 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,393 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 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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