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BG55 DYS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,697 mi
Last recorded147,697 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 147,697 miles

Rear HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 17 Dec 2025 147,697 miles

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

Rear HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 133,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 133,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 116,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parkbrake efficiency slightly low

some corrosion to suspension components at rear

Fail 11 Apr 2018 80,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parkbrake efficiency slightly low

some corrosion to suspension components at rear

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front lower arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front lower arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing in tread

nearside front tyre inner wall has deep cuts /perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,239 miles

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

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

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

appears to be jagged edge on rear nearside coil spring end at top unable to see if broken

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

some damage on offside sill lip

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,383 miles

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

some perishing in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,769 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre weathered

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,822 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre weathered

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracks appearing between tread on offside rear tyre.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,528 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 DYS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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