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MM05 ZBV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,087 mi
Last recorded169,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 ZBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 169,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 163,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 163,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 156,125 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 156,125 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 150,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 147,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 147,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 139,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 134,441 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 134,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,349 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 121,179 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 111,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,434 miles

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

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

front and rear discs and pads 90% worn, authorised to replace, ok for time of test.

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 ZBV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZBV, 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 ZBV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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