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OU05 ZHO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,312 mi
Last recorded140,312 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,166 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 105,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,361 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,734 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,100 miles

airbag light on

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light on

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,084 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,645 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 ZHO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

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

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