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BJ05 XST

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,505 mi
Last recorded151,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 151,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 147,142 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 147,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2017 135,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 130,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 126,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,058 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,248 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 95,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,165 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,759 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 69,759 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres catching body when suspension fully dropped

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,270 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 44,261 miles

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

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

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

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 XST is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

BJ05 XST is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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