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OU05 ZHM

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,379 mi
Last recorded179,379 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 179,379 miles

Corrosion on rear box sections & floors

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Corrosion on rear subframe

Damage to front outer sills at lower edge

Plastic trims on outer sills

Water leak around turbo

Fail 21 Jan 2026 179,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Won’t pick gases up (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on rear box sections & floors

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Corrosion on rear subframe

Damage to front outer sills at lower edge

Plastic trims on outer sills

Water leak around turbo

Pass 21 Feb 2025 175,465 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Chip in windscreen

Front exhaust flexy corroded

Oil and coolant leaking

Rear chassis rails corroded near rear subframe mounts

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Feb 2025 175,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on dash

Chip in windscreen

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy corroded

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

Oil and coolant leaking

Rear chassis rails corroded near rear subframe mounts

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2024 162,481 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 162,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 153,177 miles

Aftermarket air filter loose in holder

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Side indicator repeaters tinted, not affecting light output

Vinyl sunstrip fitted, not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Mar 2023 152,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Aftermarket air filter loose in holder

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Side indicator repeaters tinted, not affecting light output

Vinyl sunstrip fitted, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,489 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,074 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 135,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 126,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,412 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chasi corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 120,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,147 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges but are of a stepped tread pattern

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,301 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,167 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,365 miles

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

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 ZHM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZHM, 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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OU05 ZHM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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