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EK05 DHZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,243 mi
Last recorded144,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 144,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 140,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 135,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 17 Jan 2017 108,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 65,105 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,004 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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EK05 DHZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

EK05 DHZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is EK05 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 DHZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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