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OU05 ZBE

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,618 mi
Last recorded111,618 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm - 235/40R18 & Damage to inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage -no cords

Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm - 235/40R18 & Damage to inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage -no cords

Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Underbody covers inhibit a full inspection of this vehicle ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Underbody covers inhibit a full inspection of this vehicle ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,793 miles

Plastic covers underneath vehicle are insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2016 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Plastic covers underneath vehicle are insecure

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,270 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)

Pass 23 May 2011 63,793 miles

boots on front suspension ball joints starting to deteriorate

unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic undertray

Pass 29 May 2010 55,093 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,578 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,871 miles

rear tyre tread edges low

Fail 1 Mar 2008 30,869 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

rear tyre tread edges low

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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OU05 ZBE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OU05 ZBE, 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 OU05 ZBE registered?

OU05 ZBE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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