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AJ05 BFZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 126,159 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 126,159 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 104,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole by brace (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,750 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,455 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 76,454 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,427 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testabule itams

Fail 7 Aug 2015 64,427 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testabule itams

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,041 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 53,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,904 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 39,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,758 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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AJ05 BFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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