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BK05 VZJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,146 mi
Last recorded175,146 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 175,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 170,431 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 170,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 161,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,192 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 152,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 146,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 140,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 135,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,511 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 123,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML on

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

Oil leak

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

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,601 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2009 103,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,927 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 VZJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

BK05 VZJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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