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BD05 VDR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,590 mi
Last recorded128,590 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VDR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 128,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,097 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 123,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 116,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 105,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,967 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre tread,inner edge worn on below 1.6mm and tyre perished - advise replacement

front suspension upper arms,bushes poor

front tyres worn on edges

offside front door outer handle trim missing

offside rear lamps damaged

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,398 miles

engine check light on

front tyres worn on edges below 1.6mm and at 2.5mm - advise replacement soon

rear tyres worn on edges

spare tyre outer wall bulged

various body/bumper defects

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine check light on

front tyres worn on edges below 1.6mm and at 2.5mm - advise replacement soon

rear tyres worn on edges

various body/bumper defects

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,379 miles

ESP light remains on

Engine management light remains on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,922 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,404 miles

215/55R16 93Y BRIDGESTONE ER300

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

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)

front undertray damp indicating leakage/spillage.

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 VDR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 VDR, 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 VDR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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