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BJ55 ZSE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,816 mi
Last recorded167,816 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 167,816 miles

Nearside Front Remote does not unlock door but will open from inside

Nearside Rear Remote does not unlock door but will open from inside

Offside Rear Remote does not unlock door but will open from inside

Fail 10 Dec 2024 167,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Remote does not unlock door but will open from inside

Nearside Rear Remote does not unlock door but will open from inside

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Remote does not unlock door but will open from inside

Pass 14 Dec 2023 157,167 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 148,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 148,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,881 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 140,881 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,453 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 130,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 122,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 113,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,042 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,943 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,399 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,727 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to distort on inner edge

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 ZSE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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