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DG05 ZNE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,369 mi
Last recorded162,369 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 162,369 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 162,334 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,633 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 146,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 135,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 130,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,491 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,687 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,433 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 116,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 112,674 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 99,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 99,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 84,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,656 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,021 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)

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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DG05 ZNE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG05 ZNE, 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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DG05 ZNE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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