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AV55 BSY

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,022 miles

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

Nearside front outer cv boot slight deteriorated, but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ns/Os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front(s) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,703 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,143 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,871 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,522 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 77,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,320 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,060 miles

Front and nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 4 Jul 2015 50,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,862 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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AV55 BSY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BSY, 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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AV55 BSY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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