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BK05 RYG

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 123,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,640 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorating/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 114,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorating/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,005 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 112,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,491 miles

Coolant leak metal pipe on top of engine

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken

electronic power control warning lamp on

engine coolant low

Fail 4 Sep 2020 106,491 miles

Coolant leak metal pipe on top of engine

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both centre exhaust clamps corroded and broken

electronic power control warning lamp on

engine coolant low

Pass 15 May 2019 99,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both centre exhaust joint clamps corroded and broken

power steering noisy

Fail 15 May 2019 99,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both centre exhaust joint clamps corroded and broken

power steering noisy

Pass 5 May 2018 88,729 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2018 88,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,918 miles

airbag light on

head lights faded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,910 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,835 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,212 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,160 miles

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,240 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 RYG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

BK05 RYG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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