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BV05 OBF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,996 mi
Last recorded113,996 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,996 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 113,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated nearside and offside

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,654 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 186,010 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 186,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 170,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 170,667 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 152,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2011 152,432 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to its sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2010 133,703 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Jan 2010 133,703 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2009 116,373 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 99,462 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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BV05 OBF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBF, 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 BV05 OBF registered?

BV05 OBF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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