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BN05 JYJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,152 mi
Last recorded188,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 188,152 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 188,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 181,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 181,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 158,342 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 158,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,984 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 138,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,239 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 117,239 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 115,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,474 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 39,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,252 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 JYJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

BN05 JYJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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