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BJ05 KFD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,425 mi
Last recorded181,425 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 181,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 173,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 168,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 167,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 165,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 163,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 163,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 155,122 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 155,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 145,248 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 145,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,945 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,935 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre cut but not deep enough

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread low inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,632 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,326 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,326 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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BJ05 KFD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ05 KFD, 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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BJ05 KFD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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