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MM05 ZBD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

214,973 mi
Last recorded214,973 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 ZBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 214,973 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 209,990 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 209,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 204,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 204,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 195,938 miles

Front tyres feathering on inner shoulders

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 195,936 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake pads low

Front tyres feathering on inner shoulders

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 183,324 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 183,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 172,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

engine management light on

Fail 20 Sep 2013 172,151 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

engine management light on

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2012 160,979 miles

rear discs corroded on outer face

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 160,979 miles

airbag light on

rear discs corroded on outer face

Fail 16 Sep 2011 139,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

noise from engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2011 139,107 miles

noise from engine bay

Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,252 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 112,252 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,510 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,763 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 ZBD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZBD, 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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MM05 ZBD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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