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BD55 NKC

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,947 mi
Last recorded141,947 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 NKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 141,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front expansion tank low

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 141,934 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,140 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven front brakes rate of increase 34% (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,141 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,817 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,985 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,766 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,390 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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BD55 NKC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD55 NKC, 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 BD55 NKC registered?

BD55 NKC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BD55 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 NKC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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