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DE54 ZHF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,586 mi
Last recorded178,586 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ZHF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 178,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 168,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exterior of vehicle damaged

Sump damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2020 160,734 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 160,730 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 150,264 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 150,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 137,796 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 137,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 137,796 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,178 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)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 127,155 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Front 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 12 Apr 2016 117,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,135 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,057 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,953 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 90,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 90,866 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,640 miles

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

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

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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DE54 ZHF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE54 ZHF, 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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DE54 ZHF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2005.

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