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BL05 JKU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,375 mi
Last recorded121,375 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 121,375 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front disc pitted front pads low inner pads

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 11 May 2022 116,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2022 116,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Mirror cover damaged - No sharp edges projecting.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds manufacturers plated limit of 0.8 - 1/m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Flexible brake pipe union joint block to calliper. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Mirror cover damaged - No sharp edges projecting.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity only half the aftermarket bulb is working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

aftermarket HID lights fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,063 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,063 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,033 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,746 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,750 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front on legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,500 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 JKU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKU, 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 BL05 JKU registered?

BL05 JKU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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