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BK05 TFU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,564 mi
Last recorded257,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 TFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 257,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box. Just met requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 238,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm Worn off badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 221,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 201,980 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 201,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 182,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,501 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 166,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 157,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,851 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 76,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 76,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,662 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 TFU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

BK05 TFU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BK05 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 TFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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