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BG55 DZL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,430 mi
Last recorded187,430 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 187,430 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 180,816 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms on offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 172,774 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 162,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 153,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 140,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 132,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 118,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,949 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 117,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 117,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,417 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 96,417 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,807 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 DZL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BG55 DZL, 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 BG55 DZL registered?

BG55 DZL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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