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OU05 ZHJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 127,300 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 127,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 111,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 92,395 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 92,390 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 90,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are wearing slightly on edges.

rear brake discs are rusty.

Pass 13 May 2014 83,005 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 73,948 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 73,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,854 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres very low in tread

rear tyres getting low in tread

Pass 6 May 2011 52,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,287 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 ZHJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU05 ZHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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