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AK55 BMU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,845 mi
Last recorded181,845 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 181,845 miles

Brake warning light on

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2022 181,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Motor is very slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning light on

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2021 176,985 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 176,985 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 173,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 173,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 165,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel TRAVEL will need attention soon (3.1.6b)

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

TYRES both rears loosing shape on tread inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2016 150,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

slight noise from engine on start up

under tray loose o/s/f,,,, recommend check

under trays fitted , limiting view

Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise, handbrake travel

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

front undertray, slightly insecure,, recommend check

noise on start up,, recommend check

undertrays fitted, front to rear of vehicle,, limiting view

Fail 12 Aug 2015 139,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front undertray, slightly insecure,, recommend check

noise on start up,, recommend check

undertrays fitted, front to rear of vehicle,, limiting view

Pass 12 Aug 2014 120,903 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear of vehicle

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

undertrays and sill covers fitted limiting view of underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2014 120,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear of vehicle

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

undertrays and sill covers fitted limiting view of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,409 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,309 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,512 miles

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

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 BMU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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