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EK05 DFZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,546 mi
Last recorded148,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 148,546 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 138,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes and front upper arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 138,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes and front upper arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf and nsf upper and lower arms rubber bushes and ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2021 137,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

osf and nsf upper and lower arms rubber bushes and ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2020 135,117 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osf and nsf lower rear arms rear bushes have slight play and both sides front lower arms ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2020 135,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osf and nsf lower rear arms rear bushes have slight play and both sides front lower arms ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

x 2 front suspension arm lower ball joint bust cover deterioated

Fail 2 Jan 2019 133,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and bracket is broken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

x 2 front suspension arm lower ball joint bust cover deterioated

Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,764 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres tread low inner and outerspick (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,933 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 122,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 90,469 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 90,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,831 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,294 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,294 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,489 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EK05 DFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK05 DFZ, 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 EK05 DFZ registered?

EK05 DFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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