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AJ05 PZN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,385 mi
Last recorded181,385 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 PZN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 181,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 178,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush excessively split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 168,261 miles

Damage to N/S/R bodywork.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bush perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bush perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 168,261 miles

Damage to N/S/R bodywork.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bush perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bush perishing/ splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 160,003 miles

both front shock absorbers worn

Fail 22 Jan 2021 159,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers worn

o/s/f upper suspension arfm front & rear bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2019 150,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 143,963 miles

offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing and splitting ( 4 arms )

Fail 15 Jun 2018 142,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (center bush of lower arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (center bush of lower arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside front upper suspension arms inner bushes perishing and splitting ( X4 arms )

offside rear tyre worn out of shape and low

Pass 25 Jul 2017 135,933 miles

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing and split

all brake discs worn and corroded

engine management lamp on

slight play to steering arms

Fail 21 Jul 2017 135,932 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing and split

all brake discs worn and corroded

engine management lamp on

front brake balance

slight play to steering arms

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,205 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,937 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 112,418 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,692 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside rear brake pads worn low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,283 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,283 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,609 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,794 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ05 PZN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ05 PZN, 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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AJ05 PZN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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