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BN05 SUF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,616 mi
Last recorded181,616 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 SUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 181,616 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 181,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 173,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear stops

Fail 19 Feb 2016 172,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing lower c link bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear stops

Pass 10 Mar 2015 163,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 163,802 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 153,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 153,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 142,708 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 142,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 136,612 miles

front suspention arms inner bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 126,551 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 1 Oct 2009 117,188 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 117,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 108,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,679 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 95,679 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 SUF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

BN05 SUF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is BN05 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 SUF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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