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BL05 TXN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,870 mi
Last recorded192,870 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 TXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 192,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 192,837 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 175,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 156,420 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 156,412 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 134,728 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 105,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,100 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 92,511 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,073 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,597 miles

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

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

both rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,441 miles

both front tyres on 3mm of tread.

front number plate fading.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,089 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 TXN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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