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AK55 BMV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,476 mi
Last recorded150,476 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 150,476 miles

Front Both headlamps full of condensation

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Face Both sides(2) Pads only making 3/4 Contact with discs

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Large bushes Both sides (2) Two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arms bushes slight movement / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Outer Face Both sides(2) Pads only making 3/4 Contact with discs

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 150,476 miles

Front Both headlamps full of condensation

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Face Both sides(2) Pads only making 3/4 Contact with discs

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Large bushes Both sides (2) Two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arms bushes slight movement / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Face Both sides(2) Pads only making 3/4 Contact with discs

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,958 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Central lower arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored / lipped and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner arm large bush/pin slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,516 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central strut bush cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Vehicle has been stood / slight adjustment needed (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,095 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazing over, but beam image is just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central strut bush cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 145,090 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S - 225/45/17 94W All other tyres - 235/45/17 97Y (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazing over, but beam image is just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central strut bush cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 143,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 141,251 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 141,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 130,725 miles

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

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

front headlights deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,722 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,587 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,355 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant level low

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,689 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,689 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 BMV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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