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BJ55 ZSR

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,020 mi
Last recorded88,020 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,020 miles

All tyres under inflated pumped up for test

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 88,020 miles

All tyres under inflated pumped up for test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,091 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arms inner rubbers are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arms inner rubbers are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 71,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Both top arms inner rubbers are deteriorating

Offside Front Upper Both top arms inner rubbers are deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a worn inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 62,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a worn inner edge.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,299 miles

Central Oil leak Slight leak underneath ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,109 miles

Added 2 litres of oil to engine

Engine is very tappety

Oil leak Back of engine ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Added 2 litres of oil to engine

Engine is very tappety

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Back of engine ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 50,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning symbol illuminated

child seats fitted

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

front tyres becoming low on tread

front tyres worn on inner tread

panels fitted under vehicle obscuring view of some components

water in bulkhead

Fail 24 Oct 2015 50,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning symbol illuminated

child seats fitted

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

front tyres becoming low on tread

front tyres worn on inner tread

panels fitted under vehicle obscuring view of some components

water in bulkhead

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,212 miles

Brake fluid reservoir level low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads becoming worn .

Inner wheel rim on the nearside front runs out of true when rotated.

Offside rear number plate lamp bulb dull.

Outer sidewall on the offside front tyre damaged.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of body.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer fluid level low.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brake fluid reservoir level low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads becoming worn .

Inner wheel rim on the nearside front runs out of true when rotated.

Offside rear number plate lamp bulb dull.

Outer sidewall on the offside front tyre damaged.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of body.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer fluid level low.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil contaminated and level below normal.

N.s headlamp aim at n.s vertical limit.

O.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s number plate lamp becoming dim.

Steel PAS pipe corroded at n.s engine bay.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,096 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 13 Sep 2008 14,855 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 ZSR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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