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BG05 ZPW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZPW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2023 76,848 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emits black smoke, under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower Offside portion of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2023 76,848 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emits black smoke, under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower Offside portion of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,126 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,388 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 65,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,019 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,715 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,714 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,773 miles

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 38,772 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,445 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

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 ZPW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

BG05 ZPW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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