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BF05 JWG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,286 mi
Last recorded166,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 166,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 147,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 121,848 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,286 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 114,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,716 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,657 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 235/40/18

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,143 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 235/40/18

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,029 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 52,884 miles

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

rear offside tyre slightly lumpy 235-40-18

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,582 miles

rear n/s tyre worn out of shape 235-40-18

Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,078 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,217 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 22,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 JWG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWG, 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 BF05 JWG registered?

BF05 JWG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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