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EA05 BSU

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,026 mi
Last recorded149,026 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 149,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine lamp shows a fault

please check inner front brake pads as piston seems to be out a long way

Fail 2 Nov 2013 149,024 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine lamp shows a fault

please check inner front brake pads as piston seems to be out a long way

Pass 3 May 2012 137,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 127,330 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 127,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,440 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,119 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 58,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA05 BSU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EA05 BSU, 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 EA05 BSU registered?

EA05 BSU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 BSU safe to buy?

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