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OV05 BBX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,554 miles

Front brake slight uneven application

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 17 Oct 2017 79,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake slight uneven application

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,115 miles

Front discs corroded around edge

grease around offside outer cv boot

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs corroded around edge

grease around offside outer cv boot

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front fog light out

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

eml light is on

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 69,245 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front fog light out

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

eml light is on

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,443 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake flexi pipes cracking.

offside front tyre low on tread and cut in side wall.

offside rear tyre low on tread.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 39,833 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 39,833 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 35,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,739 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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OV05 BBX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 OV05 BBX, 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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OV05 BBX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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