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BD05 XYN

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,401 mi
Last recorded157,401 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XYN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 157,401 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 153,426 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 148,620 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 143,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 138,740 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under Trays Fitted obscuring Some Mechanical Components

Fail 26 May 2017 138,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Slight Binding And Disc Discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre Low On Tread And Small cut

Under Trays Fitted obscuring Some Mechanical Components

Pass 31 May 2016 134,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f upper wishbone bushes slight spliting !!!

n/s/r brake slight bind and discs discoloured !!

o/s/f upper wishbone bushes slight spliting

Pass 24 May 2014 122,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 May 2013 114,611 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake service

Pass 2 Jun 2012 109,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 109,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,588 miles

Both front tyres have slight edge wear

Covers fitted under bonnet and underside unable asses fully

Offside rear tyre walls cracked and perished and worn close to legal limit

Windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2010 96,433 miles

boot lid only opening with key

engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray

inner and outer sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre has inner edge wear and walls scuffed

service light on

spare tyre has edge wear

unable to asses brake servo and fluid level fully due to covers

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack

windscreen has small stone chips none exceeding 10mm

Pass 2 Mar 2010 96,433 miles

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

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

boot lid only opening with key

engine cover fitted

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray

inner and outer sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre has inner edge wear and walls scuffed

service light on

spare tyre has edge wear

unable to asses brake servo and fluid level fully due to covers

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack

windscreen has small stone chips none exceeding 10mm

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,576 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XYN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XYN, 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 XYN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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