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BF05 JVO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,853 mi
Last recorded159,853 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,853 miles

Exhaust Heat shield lose at the back

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

Front to back brake pipes can't be inspected due to cover underneath

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 159,853 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust Heat shield lose at the back

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

Front to back brake pipes can't be inspected due to cover underneath

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 153,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 153,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,710 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 124,491 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,820 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,244 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to drivers side of windscreen not serious to affect drivers view

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,664 miles

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

centre stop lamp cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,481 miles

high level brake light cracked ( but not showing white light )

rear disc's ( corroded and only half being used )

Fail 26 Mar 2012 102,481 miles

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

high level brake light cracked ( but not showing white light )

rear disc's ( corroded and only half being used )

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,100 miles

2 nails in the nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2009 64,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF05 JVO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF05 JVO, 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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BF05 JVO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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