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BT05 LSZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,494 mi
Last recorded184,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 184,494 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil but not excessive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front dip stick broken

Central Front oil level half

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 184,494 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil but not excessive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front dip stick broken

Central Front oil level half

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 180,818 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 175,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 169,963 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 167,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 158,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 132,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 132,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,284 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 62,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 32,421 miles

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

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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BT05 LSZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT05 LSZ, 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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BT05 LSZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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