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OU05 ZGO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,235 mi
Last recorded137,235 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 137,235 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

auxillary belt missing

battery light is on

engine fault light is on

offside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,638 miles

Central exhaust section corroding

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arms - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arms - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light iluminated

Fail 10 Mar 2017 122,337 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Central exhaust section corroding

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arms - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arms - inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light iluminated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,817 miles

Damage to n/s/f of vehicle

Engine light on

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Wiper smear screen

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,768 miles

Front bumper insecure

e.m.l lamp stays on

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,768 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

e.m.l lamp stays on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 79,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,456 miles

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

front c links slight pershing from bushes

nsf underside floor trim cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,384 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 ZGO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver 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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

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

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