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BK05 BKE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,144 mi
Last recorded166,144 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 166,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 166,144 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2020 154,037 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 147,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,560 miles

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

check engine light on

n/s rear brake appears to have been hot

n/s rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2018 139,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

check engine light on

n/s rear brake appears to have been hot

n/s rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,426 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,916 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,391 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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BK05 BKE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK05 BKE, 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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BK05 BKE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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