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DY05 ZZH

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,074 mi
Last recorded172,074 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ZZH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 172,074 miles

slight damage to nearside lower windscreen.

Fail 19 May 2018 172,071 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking to excess (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe to turbo area (7.1.2)

slight damage to nearside lower windscreen.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 172,063 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR, pipe, turbo area (7.1.2)

brake fluid level low.

slight damage to nearside lower windscreen.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 171,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe blowing (7.1.2)

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

unable to open drivers window

Pass 30 Mar 2017 161,837 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME HAS A SMALL CRACK ON THE O/S OUTER MOUNTING

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 161,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT SUBFRAME HAS A SMALL CRACK ON THE O/S OUTER MOUNTING

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 152,234 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking on there inner walls

could do with new wipers

Pass 25 Mar 2015 144,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 134,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 125,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deviod of tread on inner edges

n/s rear tyre no tread on inner edge and unrepairable puncture

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,756 miles

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

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

rear gearbox support mount broken

slight deterioration to rear tyre outer walls

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,418 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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DY05 ZZH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY05 ZZH, 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 DY05 ZZH registered?

DY05 ZZH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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