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BG05 UUH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,067 mi
Last recorded146,067 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UUH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,067 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2021 145,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 145,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,249 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 141,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 133,775 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 133,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,932 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 130,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,521 miles

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Fail 5 Oct 2016 122,520 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,857 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Front wipers starting to smear

Under-trays fitted to vehicle masking it difficult to inspect

Pass 29 May 2014 105,465 miles

Both sides, front lower front arm and front upper rear arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Front and rear number plates just starting to deteriorate slightly

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 95,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2013 95,087 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,920 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 79,375 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge, slightly out of shape and are cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 29 Dec 2010 79,375 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge, slightly out of shape and are cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,352 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,352 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,804 miles

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

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

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 UUH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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