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BX05 BYS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,932 mi
Last recorded187,932 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 187,932 miles

engine managment light on

offside rear tyre below on edge and close to limit

offside window inop

Fail 8 Nov 2011 187,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light on

offside rear tyre below on edge and close to limit

offside window inop

Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 134,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,652 miles

Damage to offside rear

Fail 24 Apr 2009 99,652 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Damage to offside rear

Pass 13 May 2008 57,858 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BX05 BYS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX05 BYS, 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 BX05 BYS registered?

BX05 BYS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 BYS safe to buy?

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