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BD05 CGV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,605 mi
Last recorded163,605 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 163,605 miles

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Rear tyre tread bald edge

Fail 23 Feb 2018 163,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi hose union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Rear tyre tread bald edge

brake fluid level low

brake warning lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 155,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 155,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 148,463 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 148,463 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 141,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 126,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 118,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,800 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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BD05 CGV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD05 CGV, 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 BD05 CGV registered?

BD05 CGV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is BD05 CGV safe to buy?

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