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BF55 BYR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,353 mi
Last recorded177,353 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 177,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 173,307 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Wing mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 163,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,754 miles

Corrosion under car

Front bushes

Rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2017 150,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Fail 18 Aug 2016 137,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 129,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 129,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,770 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,540 miles

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

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

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

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

ns/f tyre inner and outer wall cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,631 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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BF55 BYR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF55 BYR, 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 BF55 BYR registered?

BF55 BYR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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