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OU05 ZDS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,916 mi
Last recorded132,916 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 132,916 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 132,914 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,806 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 126,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,683 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,697 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,919 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,846 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 82,509 miles

wrong battery fitted (too tall) - risk of short to bonnet / fire.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 74,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,827 miles

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge of tyre tread

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 ZDS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU05 ZDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 ZDS registered?

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

Is OU05 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 ZDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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