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N49 BKY

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,736 mi
Last recorded165,736 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 BKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 165,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 165,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,138 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

both rear brakes sticking

Fail 31 Oct 2023 154,929 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

both rear brakes sticking

Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,323 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 143,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,481 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 129,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,150 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake only just met efficiency 16%

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,261 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,682 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,268 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 114,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,723 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 100,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,118 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 96,118 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 76,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N49 BKY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N49 BKY, 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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N49 BKY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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