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EF05 ZCY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,407 mi
Last recorded146,407 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 146,407 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,102 miles

Dashboard display partialy obscured with tape.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 129,102 miles

Dashboard display partialy obscured with tape.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorating

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2014 117,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorating

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2012 84,514 miles

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

dash warning lights ON

Fail 3 Nov 2012 84,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dash warning lights ON

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,685 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,331 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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EF05 ZCY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF05 ZCY, 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 EF05 ZCY registered?

EF05 ZCY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is EF05 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 ZCY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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