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AK55 BKV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 92,723 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,873 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,871 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,322 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,334 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,878 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegment lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,301 miles

ECU lamp on

Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ECU lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,580 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,697 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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AK55 BKV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AK55 BKV, 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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AK55 BKV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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