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MD05 BXK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,816 mi
Last recorded160,816 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 BXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 160,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 160,796 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 157,241 miles

Dip beam light reduced

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 157,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Dip beam light reduced

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 154,578 miles

both headlights light output poor on dip beam

Fail 8 Aug 2022 154,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights light output poor on dip beam

Pass 11 Sep 2021 151,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 148,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlight pattern poor (both sides)

Fail 11 Jul 2020 148,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlight pattern poor (both sides)

Pass 10 Aug 2019 145,943 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes perished (all rear)

Fail 3 Aug 2019 145,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension arm bushes perished (all rear)

Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,508 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 142,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working in op (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 133,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2016 120,908 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 77,028 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,758 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,084 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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MD05 BXK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MD05 BXK, 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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MD05 BXK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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