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BO53 KMH

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 KMH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 129,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 126,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 119,397 miles

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn and in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 107,793 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may be less than 1.5mm if measured (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 93,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may be less than 1.5mm if measured (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,860 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall

small hole in header tank

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,658 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,384 miles

Bonnett stiff to open

Clutch bitting point very high

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knocking noise from under car

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnett stiff to open

Clutch bitting point very high

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Knocking noise from under car

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads 70% worn approx

Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,917 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads 70% worn approx

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 15 Sep 2011 71,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,413 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 57,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,371 miles

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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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BO53 KMH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BO53 KMH, 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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BO53 KMH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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