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MM05 PZJ

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,458 mi
Last recorded164,458 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 PZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 164,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 164,456 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 158,872 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 158,871 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 156,268 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 156,267 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 150,106 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 150,105 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint FRONT BALL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body covers

Pass 18 Sep 2015 138,043 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 138,043 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 127,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 167,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,167 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 112,228 miles

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

Pass 8 Jul 2009 102,434 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,645 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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MM05 PZJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM05 PZJ, 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 MM05 PZJ registered?

MM05 PZJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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