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OU05 ZGJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,092 mi
Last recorded195,092 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 195,092 miles

slight movment in n/s rear roll bar link

Pass 28 Jun 2016 186,091 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 186,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML light on dash

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear both rear brakes have slight bind

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 178,061 miles

1.brake pads warning light on 2.slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link 3.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 178,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1.brake pads warning light on 2.slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link 3.both rear tyres worn low on tread on limit 4.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 169,036 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 167,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on iner edges,front tyres wearing badly

offised front and both rear tyres on 3mm,close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2013 147,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 132,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,134 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 91,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,567 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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OU05 ZGJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU05 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

OU05 ZGJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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