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DG55 ZFD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,244 mi
Last recorded196,244 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ZFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 196,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 196,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 170,882 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 May 2015 143,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 116,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 86,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2013 85,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 47,568 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 47,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 33,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,007 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,422 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

cut in nearside front tyre(not showing tyre cords)

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall(not sowing tyre cords)

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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DG55 ZFD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG55 ZFD, 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 DG55 ZFD registered?

DG55 ZFD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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