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BN05 CAU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,298 mi
Last recorded171,298 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 171,298 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive +engine oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,591 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 156,892 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,161 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 131,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,665 miles

engine management light on

front windows appear to be excessively tinted

Fail 12 Mar 2015 107,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 150,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,997 miles

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,196 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,166 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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BN05 CAU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN05 CAU, 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 BN05 CAU registered?

BN05 CAU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BN05 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 CAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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