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EJ05 RHZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

235,421 mi
Last recorded235,421 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 235,421 miles

Coolant leak, bottom hose area.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bushes, N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N?s & O/S rear upper arm outer mount bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 235,420 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak, bottom hose area.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock mount bushes, N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N?s & O/S rear upper arm outer mount bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 374,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 369,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 360,613 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 360,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Please read data sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 356,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 213,997 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slighty dimmer (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

advise corroded round rear suspenion and srings. wax oil

Fail 24 Sep 2021 213,924 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slighty dimmer (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

advise corroded round rear suspenion and srings. wax oil

Pass 25 Sep 2020 203,649 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 203,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 196,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 193,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven wear inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 183,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 183,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 175,126 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 175,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 163,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 163,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 147,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 133,880 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

vehicle service due

Fail 1 Nov 2013 133,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

vehicle service due

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,840 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 118,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 52,400 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 RHZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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