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AJ05 BFV

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,589 mi
Last recorded165,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 165,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 153,554 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 139,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear nearside tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2014 139,048 miles

front and rear nearside tyres worn on edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2013 121,343 miles

rear inner brake pads appear slightly low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 80,897 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 80,897 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 May 2009 69,771 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 69,771 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,742 miles

rear pads low

rear seat belts damaged

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 BFV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 AJ05 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 BFV registered?

AJ05 BFV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AJ05 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 BFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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