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BD55 ZKV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

223,965 mi
Last recorded223,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ZKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 223,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges bald but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 221,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 221,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 216,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 212,607 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 212,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 206,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 202,244 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 202,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 197,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 190,704 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 190,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 190,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Back box has massive hole (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Anti roll bar d bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres getting close to limmit

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 182,693 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 182,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 169,563 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 156,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 156,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 142,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,182 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 123,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 110,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZKV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD55 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

BD55 ZKV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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