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EA05 ZZC

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZZC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 133,425 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 130,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 129,101 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,649 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,972 miles

bulb failure does not function on number plate lamps

Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bulb failure does not function on number plate lamps

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,456 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 102,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,556 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 97,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,059 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r inner tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,435 miles

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

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

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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EA05 ZZC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA05 ZZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 ZZC registered?

EA05 ZZC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EA05 ZZC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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