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MK05 ZXJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,722 mi
Last recorded182,722 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 ZXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 182,722 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 182,722 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 181,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 179,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 177,573 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 177,562 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 172,008 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (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 10 Jan 2018 164,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 147,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 146,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 141,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 135,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,653 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 103,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,869 miles

front number plate small crack's

Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,626 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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MK05 ZXJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK05 ZXJ, 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 MK05 ZXJ registered?

MK05 ZXJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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