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BL05 SWY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,456 mi
Last recorded117,456 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 117,342 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,803 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 110,801 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,625 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,560 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,348 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,744 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,192 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks to tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 23,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,394 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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BL05 SWY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL05 SWY, 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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BL05 SWY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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