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DU05 ZXF

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,161 mi
Last recorded154,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ZXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 154,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 149,806 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 149,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 137,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight blow on flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 131,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 123,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 115,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 98,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 87,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

small/shallow cuts in tyre treads

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,599 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,090 miles

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

Full plastic undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2010 58,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Full plastic undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,696 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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DU05 ZXF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU05 ZXF, 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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DU05 ZXF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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