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EF05 ZDE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,394 mi
Last recorded186,394 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 186,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 186,390 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both side) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 164,178 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 164,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 158,123 miles

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

rear tyres close to wear markers

Fail 10 Aug 2013 158,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 9 Jul 2012 153,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 136,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 136,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 136,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 101,584 miles

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

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

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 ZDE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZDE, 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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EF05 ZDE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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