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BJ55 TWL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,433 mi
Last recorded235,433 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 235,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 220,488 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 220,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 205,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 179,909 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 179,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 174,583 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 174,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 167,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 137,305 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 137,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 123,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in nearside front lower suspension rear arm ball joint

lift in offside front lower suspension rear arm ball joint

nearside front tyre tread very low on edges - no visible tread

offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge - no visible tread

Fail 5 Oct 2013 107,366 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in nearside front lower suspension rear arm ball joint

lift in offside front lower suspension rear arm ball joint

nearside front tyre tread very low on edges - no visible tread

offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge - no visible tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,282 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,616 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)

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 TWL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

BJ55 TWL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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