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BD05 TWN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,746 mi
Last recorded166,746 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 TWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 166,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front wheel arches corroded but not likely cause injury

Fail 19 Jan 2022 166,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front wheel arches corroded but not likely cause injury

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake only just making limit

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 152,758 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,087 miles

rear of vehicle loaded unable to inspect seat belts

Fail 11 Feb 2019 147,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear of vehicle loaded unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 8 Feb 2018 139,404 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 139,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,272 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 131,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 124,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 115,443 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 115,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,061 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,934 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 57,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,941 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 TWN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

BD05 TWN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BD05 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 TWN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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