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BG05 OUP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,805 mi
Last recorded162,805 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 162,805 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 162,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 161,610 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 161,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 156,543 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 156,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 148,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 May 2016 142,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 134,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 127,874 miles

Child Seat Fitted To Offside Rear Unable To Examine Seatbelt

Engine Cover Fitted, Vairous Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Offside Rear Tyre Has Small Cut In Outer Sidewalls Rim Protector

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Small Chips In Windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 122,677 miles

child saet fitted offside rear,offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut,bumper marked offside rear,engine undertray fitted.

Pass 28 May 2012 116,491 miles

Rear anti roll bar cracked and corroded.

Pass 24 May 2011 106,400 miles

OSR brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 93,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 May 2009 81,764 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,332 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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BG05 OUP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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