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EFZ 3379

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,280 mi
Last recorded199,280 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 3379
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 199,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Both arms' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 198,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam rusty

Undertray and covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 195,162 miles

Covered in mud under

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam rusty

Undertray and side skirts fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 177,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 167,177 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 167,177 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 159,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 159,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light indicating a system fault

Pass 15 Jan 2014 147,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Jan 2013 133,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 133,626 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,664 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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EFZ 3379 is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFZ 3379, 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 EFZ 3379 registered?

EFZ 3379 is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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