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AV55 BPX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 173,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 167,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 162,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 156,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 154,950 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 154,948 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 149,241 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 145,280 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 145,226 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 140,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,040 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 126,904 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 126,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 119,878 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisey from belt area

Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,628 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,484 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AV55 BPX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV55 BPX, 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 AV55 BPX registered?

AV55 BPX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AV55 BPX safe to buy?

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