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BJ05 MLF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 127,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 117,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack /pipes (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2018 117,181 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking around steering rack / pipes (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 104,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 104,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 92,194 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 92,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 77,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2015 77,386 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,550 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,547 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,282 miles

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)

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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BJ05 MLF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ05 MLF, 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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BJ05 MLF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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