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OV05 BFP

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,889 mi
Last recorded167,889 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 BFP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 167,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box got a hole drilled in it (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 24 May 2018 167,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box got a hole drilled in it (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 May 2017 157,563 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 157,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 143,604 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2012 99,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Oil level low

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen chip in zone A not affecting drivers view

Nearside front tyre possible runflat damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre valve not damaged but leaking due to alloy corrosion

Pass 5 May 2012 99,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Oil level low

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen chip in zone A not affecting drivers view

Nearside front tyre possible runflat damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre valve not damaged but leaking due to alloy corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 87,072 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 75,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 75,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,118 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BFP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 OV05 BFP, 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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What year was OV05 BFP registered?

OV05 BFP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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