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BG05 UUY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,985 mi
Last recorded178,985 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 178,985 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 22 Jan 2018 178,985 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 20 Jan 2017 174,572 miles

front discs poor

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2016 170,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 159,019 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 159,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 148,563 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,867 miles

Brake pipes rusty

CV Boots poor

Fail 11 Jan 2013 78,867 miles

Brake pipes rusty

CV Boots poor

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 140,519 miles

play in bottom arms

Pass 17 Jan 2012 132,161 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 125,300 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,300 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,674 miles

Front pads wearing close to limits

Fail 12 May 2009 82,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 82,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 78,688 miles

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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BG05 UUY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG05 UUY, 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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What year was BG05 UUY registered?

BG05 UUY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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