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BV05 ERK

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ERK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 96,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,834 miles

air bag light on

Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,834 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,952 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Damage to NSF wing.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,952 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Damage to NSF wing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f outer wing damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,431 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,412 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,634 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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BV05 ERK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV05 ERK, 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 BV05 ERK registered?

BV05 ERK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ERK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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