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BN05 EXC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,854 mi
Last recorded148,854 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 EXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,854 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 137,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 137,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 114,200 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,931 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads close to 1.5mm thickness

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 EXC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN05 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 EXC?

You can check the full history of BN05 EXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN05 EXC registered?

BN05 EXC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BN05 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 EXC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 EXC have outstanding finance?

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