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BK55 NBO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,337 mi
Last recorded178,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 178,337 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 178,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 170,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 161,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 150,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,426 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 132,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,731 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,983 miles

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

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

very slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,647 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 109,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,744 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 84,744 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,833 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,645 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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BK55 NBO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK55 NBO, 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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BK55 NBO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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