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BF05 YLY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,805 mi
Last recorded192,805 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YLY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 192,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 167,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2017 156,455 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 154,837 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)

Fail 31 May 2016 154,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 26 May 2015 153,494 miles

Both rear tyres worn edges

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

Fail 26 May 2015 153,492 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn edges

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 148,822 miles

small cut in n/s/f outter tyre side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2013 139,713 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 139,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 127,294 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 127,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 113,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 113,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,095 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 YLY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

BF05 YLY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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