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MD05 BXJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,777 mi
Last recorded185,777 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 BXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 185,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 178,154 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 152,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,031 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and mis shaped

Offside Rear tyre perished and mis shaped

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine undertray broken and insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2018 135,023 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch siezed (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and mis shaped

Offside Rear tyre perished and mis shaped

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine undertray broken and insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,719 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,129 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 115,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 111,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,963 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 102,955 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 102,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 96,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,143 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,568 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MD05 BXJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MD05 BXJ, 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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MD05 BXJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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