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BJ55 RYD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,059 mi
Last recorded175,059 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 175,059 miles

EML illuminated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock anchorage both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre shard ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jul 2019 175,059 miles

EML illuminated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock anchorage both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre shard ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2018 168,408 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs surface corroded all-round

Fail 17 Jul 2018 168,408 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs surface corroded all-round

Pass 9 Sep 2017 161,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,423 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 6 Jul 2015 124,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tiny chips over front screen

Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,673 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,107 miles

Both front brake discs worn and rusty

Both rear brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2010 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front brake discs worn and rusty

Both rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Small chips in centre and offside of front screen.

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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BJ55 RYD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ55 RYD, 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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BJ55 RYD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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