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BD55 TYK

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,716 mi
Last recorded139,716 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,522 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This is referring to the Outer edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 134,832 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,132 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 127,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 121,456 miles

Both rear brake hoses are slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring badly rusty

Service reminder message is on

Pass 29 Sep 2017 115,863 miles

Both sides rear tyres low need replacing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Left rear ()

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2016 110,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2015 103,907 miles

exhaust blowing from nearside bank flexi - requires attention

exhaust clamps corroded through - require replacing

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,179 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,155 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,634 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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BD55 TYK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD55 TYK, 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 BD55 TYK registered?

BD55 TYK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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