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FG05 ZYM

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 124,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 116,259 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 116,259 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2016 105,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,988 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,334 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,570 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 74,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,663 miles

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, covered with plastic trim

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,800 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,403 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 43,403 miles

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

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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FG05 ZYM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG05 ZYM, 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 FG05 ZYM registered?

FG05 ZYM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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