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AE05 ZJV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,189 miles

Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test under tray ()

Offside Rear one of two lamps inop

Rear brake pads low====

Rear melt brake pipe start to rust

gear box faulty

head lamp patten poor

Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on!

gearbox fault!

Fail 14 Jul 2017 85,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on!

gearbox fault!

Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,466 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,639 miles

management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,023 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,831 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 72,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 70,133 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 70,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 65,982 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 65,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn/edges/other tyres have cuts

Fail 27 Feb 2008 59,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn/edges/other tyres have cuts

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 ZJV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

AE05 ZJV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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