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EJ05 RGZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,512 mi
Last recorded159,512 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 159,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,216 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 153,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 144,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 144,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 138,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,016 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTEDFRONT AND REAR

Fail 27 Feb 2018 135,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTEDFRONT AND REAR

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,899 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 115,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,820 miles

Battery loose

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,601 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 74,471 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,134 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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EJ05 RGZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ05 RGZ, 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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EJ05 RGZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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