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OU05 ZHE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 122,717 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 122,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,198 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,140 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,798 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,287 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,531 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,978 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,954 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 ZHE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

OU05 ZHE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 ZHE shows 21 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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