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AE05 ZFZ

2005 Audi A4

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,841 mi
Last recorded82,841 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,841 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,841 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges / cuts not to canvas offside front (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,894 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,894 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,665 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,664 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,763 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,508 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,989 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,252 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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AE05 ZFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE05 ZFZ, 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 AE05 ZFZ registered?

AE05 ZFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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