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BN05 ZNB

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,915 mi
Last recorded124,915 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZNB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind felt when turning wheel by hand

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration lamp dim

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy showing poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy showing poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim slight damage

Fail 20 Apr 2019 117,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy showing poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy showing poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,817 miles

N/S Repeater lamp discoloured

N/S/F Steering rack gaiter twisted

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 102,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,886 miles

Damage to nearside headlight top mountings

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,993 miles

Damage to front number plate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,487 miles

Damage to front number plate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,969 miles

Damage to front number plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,803 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,266 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,050 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 ZNB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

BN05 ZNB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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