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BK05 GHN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,922 mi
Last recorded172,922 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 172,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

damage to l/h rear bumper & r/h front bumper & wing

exhaust slight blow from crack in pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2017 172,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play & boot split (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

damage to l/h rear bumper & r/h front bumper & wing

exhaust slight blow from crack in pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2016 166,878 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 156,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f flexy twisted but not fouling during lock to lock check

Fail 10 Feb 2015 156,338 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f flexy twisted but not fouling during lock to lock check

Pass 13 Feb 2014 148,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Feb 2014 148,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Sep 2012 135,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 137,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 129,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 126,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 123,516 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 GHN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

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

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