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BJ55 ZRX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Slightly) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front headlamps slightly deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2018 99,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (rotation) (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nearside rear lamp slightly insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,809 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,693 miles

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

eml on

Fail 17 Jan 2017 82,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wal

Offside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 19 Nov 2015 71,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wal

Offside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 62,536 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,592 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb fail light on for off side reverse light

engine fault mil lighton

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine mil light on

one of the off side washer jets is not on the screen

Fail 11 Apr 2012 37,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine mil light on

one of the off side washer jets is not on the screen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,754 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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BJ55 ZRX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

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

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