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ET05 TZW

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,937 mi
Last recorded119,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 119,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower rear arm bushes slightly worn

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside outer cv slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,554 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre near legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 101,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,825 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 74,168 miles

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

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

both nearside front upper suspension arms have rubber bushes deteriated (not resulting in excessive movement)

both offside front upper suspension arms have rubber bushes deteriated (not resulting in excessive movement)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 May 2011 74,168 miles

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

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

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

both nearside front upper suspension arms have rubber bushes deteriated (not resulting in excessive movement)

both offside front upper suspension arms have rubber bushes deteriated (not resulting in excessive movement)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,294 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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ET05 TZW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET05 TZW, 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 ET05 TZW registered?

ET05 TZW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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The MOT history for ET05 TZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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