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OW05 BGU

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,570 mi
Last recorded100,570 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,570 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,699 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 98,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,854 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,356 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 71,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,653 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,904 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,242 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,381 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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OW05 BGU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OW05 BGU, 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 OW05 BGU registered?

OW05 BGU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OW05 BGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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