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EF05 ZDK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,596 mi
Last recorded145,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 145,596 miles

offside front wheel sits very close to steering arm

Fail 29 Jan 2015 145,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front sidelights dont turn off

offside front wheel sits very close to steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,625 miles

Battery loose

Gear box fluid leaking

N/s/front tyre has two cuts

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear windows and lamp units are tinted

Fail 2 Jun 2014 139,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery loose

Gear box fluid leaking

N/s/front tyre has two cuts

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear windows and lamp units are tinted

Pass 24 May 2013 139,085 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 131,475 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 131,475 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,574 miles

ADVISE both front tyres have minor cuts on sidewalls.

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 28 Oct 2009 85,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE both front tyres have minor cuts on sidewalls.

ADVISE brake pad wear sensor showing up on dash.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,007 miles

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

gear box sub frame cracked

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 ZDK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver 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 ZDK, 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 ZDK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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