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B3 PHJ

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,470 mi
Last recorded158,470 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2017 158,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing front top arm inner bush (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear top arm inner bush (2.5.B.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 151,651 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 151,651 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 143,030 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 127,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 120,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,667 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 100,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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B3 PHJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B3 PHJ, 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 B3 PHJ registered?

B3 PHJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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