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BC05 HLJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,591 mi
Last recorded152,591 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 152,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 152,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,029 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 140,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,905 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 102,097 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 102,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 89,232 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 12 May 2010 72,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 57,428 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,295 miles

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

offside front and nearside front inner and outer brake pads appear to be wearing loe,recommend wheels off for inspection

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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BC05 HLJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 BC05 HLJ, 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 BC05 HLJ registered?

BC05 HLJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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