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BN05 CBO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,058 mi
Last recorded173,058 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 CBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 173,058 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 165,326 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 160,172 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wiper is slightly smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 156,160 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper control arms - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 151,079 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 147,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes. both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 139,697 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 131,991 miles

Chip in screen

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,614 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,108 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 96,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,889 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,972 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 CBO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BN05 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

BN05 CBO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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