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BJ55 TVW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 115,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2023 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 GOOD YEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 GOOD YEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 105,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 GOOD YEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 GOOD YEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 101,783 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 101,783 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,880 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,866 miles

NUMBER PLATE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 30 May 2015 67,903 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 67,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,761 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,490 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 40,490 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,722 miles

large cut in inner side wall on o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 31,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

large cut in inner side wall on o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 24,931 miles

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

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 TVW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ55 TVW, 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 BJ55 TVW registered?

BJ55 TVW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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