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BG05 LZU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,504 mi
Last recorded184,504 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 184,504 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 184,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 158,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 149,632 miles

small cracks in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 142,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 142,091 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 135,745 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,980 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 128,953 miles

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

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

AIR BAG waring light indicate fault in system.

Nearside front outer sidewall has cut does not reach to cords/ ply.

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2010 115,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 115,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 107,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 99,513 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 99,452 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.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 LZU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 LZU registered?

BG05 LZU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BG05 LZU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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