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FM05 BSO

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,884 mi
Last recorded199,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 199,884 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 199,872 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn & ball joint cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 189,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 189,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 182,939 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 182,939 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 176,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from loose middle exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 169,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 161,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 157,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 153,073 miles

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

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 144,179 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exthaust box has corroded and Engine has leaking Engine oil.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 123,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box quiet corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 114,996 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,458 miles

engine management light on

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

some deterioration on exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,393 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,346 miles

off side front tyre has split in side wall, not deep enough to reach cord.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,447 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FM05 BSO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM05 BSO, 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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FM05 BSO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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