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BG55 EKA

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,643 mi
Last recorded199,643 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 199,643 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 194,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 194,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 185,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 173,407 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 166,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 166,033 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 159,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 159,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 135,564 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 118,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,532 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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BG55 EKA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG55 EKA, 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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BG55 EKA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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