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BG55 CVW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,040 mi
Last recorded201,040 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 201,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 193,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 193,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 183,072 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 182,925 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 174,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 174,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 166,843 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 166,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 157,580 miles

crack in top of screen

Fail 1 Dec 2017 157,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

crack in top of screen

Pass 8 Dec 2016 152,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 149,311 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 149,309 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 143,941 miles

BOTH REG PLATE LAMP LENS DIRTY ON INSIDE - ADVISE CLEANING

NSR TYRE SUFFERING IRREGULAR WEAR ON INNER EDGE

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

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

OSF TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 143,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH REG PLATE LAMP LENS DIRTY ON INSIDE - ADVISE CLEANING

NSR TYRE SUFFERING IRREGULAR WEAR ON INNER EDGE

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

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

OSF TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,255 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,763 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,909 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,909 miles

both rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,888 miles

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

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

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)

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

engine undershield, front to rear undershields, inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,112 miles

replaced n/s/r stop light bulb

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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BG55 CVW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG55 CVW, 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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BG55 CVW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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