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BL54 XHK

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,777 mi
Last recorded190,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XHK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 190,777 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 178,696 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 178,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 178,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 154,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 137,140 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 137,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jul 2013 128,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 128,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Fail 18 Jul 2012 121,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,629 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 97,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,196 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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BL54 XHK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL54 XHK, 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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BL54 XHK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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