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BL05 EKD

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,892 mi
Last recorded146,892 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 146,892 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 130,500 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 130,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 124,532 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 124,530 miles

Central Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning lamp on but pads look ok so is probably a sensor (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 121,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 121,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 114,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear inner edge worn irregularly

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear inner edge worn irregularly

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,624 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 99,624 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,956 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,126 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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BL05 EKD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 EKD, 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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BL05 EKD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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