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B12 PDS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,017 mi
Last recorded139,017 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 PDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 133,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 128,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 119,452 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,551 miles

nearside front lower outer ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,270 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2011 89,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 75,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,681 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,224 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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B12 PDS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B12 PDS, 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 B12 PDS registered?

B12 PDS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is B12 PDS safe to buy?

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