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BG55 UVS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,015 mi
Last recorded94,015 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 94,015 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 92,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,966 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,017 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,437 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,437 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,439 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,807 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 55,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,967 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,029 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 20,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UVS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

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

Is BG55 UVS safe to buy?

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