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MD05 DGZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,600 mi
Last recorded195,600 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 195,600 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Oct 2022 187,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 166,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 160,294 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 160,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 154,394 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 154,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 147,360 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 140,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 124,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,931 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 118,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 111,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,446 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 85,618 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 85,360 miles

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

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

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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MD05 DGZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MD05 DGZ, 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 MD05 DGZ registered?

MD05 DGZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is MD05 DGZ safe to buy?

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