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BG05 YPZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

201,008 mi
Last recorded201,008 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 201,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front wing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 199,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 199,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 196,097 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 191,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 189,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 186,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 179,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 166,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 156,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 149,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 141,771 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 141,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,364 miles

o/s/ steering arm+trackrodend has slight play-o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 122,782 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,760 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 111,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,785 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,486 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YPZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YPZ, 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 YPZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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