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BJ05 XSC

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,252 mi
Last recorded148,252 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 148,252 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2018 148,252 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,332 miles

Front Under tray fitted

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

Nearside Under tray fitted on the central part of the monocoque

Offside Under tray fitted to the central part of the monocoque

Fail 3 Jul 2017 138,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge and underinflated

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Aug 2016 135,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 131,328 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 131,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 126,652 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 118,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 114,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 104,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,073 miles

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 XSC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BJ05 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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