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DG05 ZRN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,587 mi
Last recorded138,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 138,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2020 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on edges

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2020 119,003 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on edges

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure rear end

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,418 miles

both rear tyres perishing splitting and tread out of shape

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2019 115,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing splitting and tread out of shape

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,177 miles

front balljoint rubbers splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,880 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,256 miles

EML On

Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML On

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,565 miles

Engine light is on

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

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

Water leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,565 miles

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

Engine light is on

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

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

Water leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,114 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag lamp on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic trims covering outer sills and most off underside off vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,250 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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DG05 ZRN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZRN, 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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What year was DG05 ZRN registered?

DG05 ZRN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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