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BF05 JVY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 112,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 109,682 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 109,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,776 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,566 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,401 miles

rear anti roll bar bush support collers are cracked howeverthere is no play in the bar or bushes

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level is below the minimum mark, there is no signs of an obvious leak.

offside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge.

rear anti-roll bar bush support collers are cracked, there is no play in the roll bar or bushes.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,788 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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BF05 JVY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF05 JVY, 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 JVY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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