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BG05 JFO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 82,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 77,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,658 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 73,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,362 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,853 miles

Nearside Front both upper suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Front both upper suspension arm bushes worn

both front tyres worn 2mm

child seat fitted

upper/lower outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear-facing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

upper/lower/outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,804 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,763 miles

All brake disc slighlty lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,763 miles

All brake disc slighlty lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

stone chips on screen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,604 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 30,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 30,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,087 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 19,086 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)

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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BG05 JFO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG05 JFO, 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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BG05 JFO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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