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BF05 YSC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,277 mi
Last recorded109,277 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 109,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,108 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,813 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Headlamps opaque

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 83,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Headlamps opaque

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,313 miles

Engine oil level low at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2019 79,213 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and little to no tread on inner segment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,829 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,811 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating and nail

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating and nail

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,281 miles

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2011 54,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 51,655 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 39,001 miles

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

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

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)

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 YSC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol 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 YSC, 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 YSC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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