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AV55 BTU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,021 mi
Last recorded142,021 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 142,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 138,825 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 138,549 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,286 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 136,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,553 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 133,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,226 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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,341 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 121,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,645 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,965 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre split on inner wall not yet showing cord

slight noise nsr possible wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,299 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre slightly dam aged outer tyre wall

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,425 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,373 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,410 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,410 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 BTU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV55 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

AV55 BTU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AV55 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 BTU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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