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BD05 DFF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,057 mi
Last recorded155,057 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 155,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 151,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 151,902 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust front heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 144,347 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 144,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 135,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,363 miles

front pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 31 May 2011 109,333 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,442 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and worn badly inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 78,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 61,543 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 DFF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD05 DFF, 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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BD05 DFF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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