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DX05 ZUC

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,932 mi
Last recorded147,932 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZUC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 147,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 144,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 140,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 140,641 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,250 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,938 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar inner bush stop split (no movement in roll bar)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge. (saw toothed)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 42,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,151 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,410 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm approx.

Offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm approx.

Offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm approx.

Offside wiper blade smearing.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm approx.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm approx.

Offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm approx.

Offside wiper blade smearing.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,244 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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DX05 ZUC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DX05 ZUC, 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 DX05 ZUC registered?

DX05 ZUC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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