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EF05 BND

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,966 mi
Last recorded130,966 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,966 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,966 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working +O/S (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SPLIT (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,424 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + nail (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,837 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 107,837 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,485 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,382 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,382 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 81,967 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 73,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,817 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Offside front tyre cut on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,439 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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EF05 BND is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF05 BND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 BND registered?

EF05 BND is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is EF05 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 BND shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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