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OW05 BGX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,005 mi
Last recorded153,005 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 153,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 153,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 142,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,543 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wipers smearing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 130,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,226 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner and outer edge of tyre wearing close to 1.6mm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 80,346 miles

top rust on all 4 brake discs

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 BGX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OW05 BGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW05 BGX registered?

OW05 BGX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is OW05 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 BGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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