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MC05 ZKY

2005 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,525 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

park brake slight reserve travel

Fail 30 Jun 2023 84,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

park brake slight reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 75,861 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 75,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,708 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 72,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 70,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable 235/40/18 95w ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,996 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,243 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,626 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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MC05 ZKY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC05 ZKY, 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 MC05 ZKY registered?

MC05 ZKY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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