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BK05 DXF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 153,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 153,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 145,140 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 137,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 128,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 122,426 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s lowers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear b/pads looking low

Pass 20 May 2019 119,328 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 116,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre clso to limit

Fail 17 May 2018 116,730 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre clso to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2017 114,270 miles

Nearside Rear tyre o 2.0 mlll

Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,324 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,024 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 87,024 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,791 miles

ESP light staying on

Fail 1 Apr 2010 53,788 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ESP light staying on

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,724 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,955 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DXF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK05 DXF, 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 BK05 DXF registered?

BK05 DXF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 DXF safe to buy?

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