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BG55 CVU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,195 mi
Last recorded208,195 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 208,195 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 184,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 162,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Fail 22 Sep 2017 162,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,480 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 155,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 141,378 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 141,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,693 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 126,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,082 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 114,079 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 102,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,433 miles

both rear tyre side walls slight damage.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,615 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut,no cords or bulges showing.

offside washer jet partly blocked.

slight knock in steering,no excessive play found.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,609 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut,no cords or bulges showing.

offside washer jet partly blocked.

slight knock in steering,no excessive play found.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,508 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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BG55 CVU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 CVU, 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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BG55 CVU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BG55 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 CVU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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