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DU05 ZXG

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,520 mi
Last recorded100,520 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,520 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,667 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,040 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,991 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,113 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear indicators

rear brake discs rusty around outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,874 miles

front brake discs rusty and slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2014 56,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs rusty and slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 4 May 2013 48,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer covers fitted to sills

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,077 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,077 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,469 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,188 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,562 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 ZXG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU05 ZXG, 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 DU05 ZXG registered?

DU05 ZXG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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