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MJ05 BVK

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,975 mi
Last recorded70,975 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 70,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,367 miles

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms rear bushes worn

offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms rear bushes worn

offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,052 miles

Oil leaking underside, would need cleaning to diagnose!

Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 54,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,031 miles

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

front and rear brake pads worn low (INNER PADS ) CLOSER EXAMINATION RECOMENDED

nearside and offside reartyre worn low on outer shoulders

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,092 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,092 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside brake corroded on inner and outer face (heat spots on inner face)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,514 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,514 miles

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

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

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

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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MJ05 BVK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ05 BVK, 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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MJ05 BVK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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