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BV05 EVF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,835 mi
Last recorded161,835 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 161,835 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 161,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,982 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

Fail 23 Oct 2018 158,982 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,847 miles

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

Offside Front cv gaiter perished

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 154,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front cv gaiter perished

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 145,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AS MARKED. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AS MARKED. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,692 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE CALLIPER HOSE AREA. (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall cut.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall cut.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 119,027 miles

Nearside rear number plate lamp unit loose in housing.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 108,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 97,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,770 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,418 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BV05 EVF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol 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 BV05 EVF, 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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BV05 EVF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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