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BK05 JWG

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,251 mi
Last recorded151,251 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 151,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 151,251 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 141,700 miles

both near side front top suspension arm bushes starting to split

both off side front top suspension arm bushes starting to split

damage to rear of vehicle

damage to windscreen outside wiper sweep

near side front shock weaping

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side front brake binding slightly

off side front headlamp slightly insecure

off side rear brake flexi ferrule corroded slightly

slight play in near side front anti rollbar drop link

slight play in off side front outer top suspension arm ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2015 138,048 miles

off side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

windscreen has damage outside wiper sweep

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,383 miles

damage to winderscreen outside swept area

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

slight wear inner edge offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,420 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,113 miles

N/S & O/S REAR DISC WORN

Pass 23 Apr 2011 162,592 miles

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

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

air con pump leaking gas slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 147,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 123,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 123,110 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 JWG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

BK05 JWG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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