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EK55 BZF

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,062 mi
Last recorded105,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,062 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,931 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2019 102,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,322 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure low

oil leak

under trays fitted at time of test

Clutch Slave Cylinder Slight Leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 79,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

oil leak

under trays fitted at time of test

Clutch Slave Cylinder Slight Leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear indicators discoloured

Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicators discoloured

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,575 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,918 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on centre section,n/s/f also worn low

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

Fail 30 Jan 2010 29,873 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on centre section,n/s/f also worn low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,736 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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EK55 BZF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK55 BZF, 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 EK55 BZF registered?

EK55 BZF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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