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BF55 HZN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

225,838 mi
Last recorded225,838 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HZN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 225,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 225,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 214,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 214,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 198,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 198,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 190,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 187,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 187,461 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 186,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 176,174 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 176,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 158,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1mm - Outer and Inner edges worn / bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm - Inner edge worn / bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight bind on handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 158,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 135,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 135,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2013 113,224 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,431 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 110,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,013 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 19 Aug 2010 99,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VEHICLE DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,104 miles

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

drivers door handle plastic cover missing

front to rear brake pipes have under tray fitted

offside and nearside front tyres inner and outer edge wear

plastic inner and outer sill covers fitted

under tray fitted under engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,755 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 HZN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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