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BJ05 XSO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,289 mi
Last recorded133,289 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,289 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Various front suspension bushes worn

Fail 31 Mar 2022 133,288 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/s front brake pad warning wiring broken

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Various front suspension bushes worn

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,794 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 123,741 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 109,816 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 104,181 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,919 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,168 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 87,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,159 miles

o/s/r brake pads close to 1.5mm min thickness

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 XSO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSO, 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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What year was BJ05 XSO registered?

BJ05 XSO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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