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OU05 ZHA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 136,062 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,724 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 116,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,205 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,147 miles

All 4 tyre's sidewalls are perishing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 110,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,320 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,247 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,170 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to wear low.

N/s/r tyre has an arrow on sidewall pointing the wrong way,to indicate rotation, but does not state if it is a rotational tyre.

Slight play in both front lower back arms.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,297 miles

Near side rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 7 Mar 2009 32,297 miles

Near side rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,123 miles

Avise both rear tyres nearing limit also n s going out of shape

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 ZHA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

OU05 ZHA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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