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BT05 AKN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,145 mi
Last recorded197,145 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 AKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 197,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nsf and osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 197,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nsf and osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 188,061 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 178,037 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 168,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear suspension arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear suspension arm (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres have cracks to inner sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 160,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively chafed both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,239 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 142,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 132,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 129,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 124,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 162,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,953 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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BT05 AKN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT05 AKN, 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 BT05 AKN registered?

BT05 AKN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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