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BJ55 ZSY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre hag got a nail in tyre tread & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 235/40/18 ()

Fail 9 Mar 2019 129,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre hag got a nail in tyre tread & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 235/40/18 ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint second ball joint very slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear seat belt checked with child seat in position

Fail 10 Mar 2018 119,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center rear (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint second ball joint very slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear seat belt checked with child seat in position

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,672 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 158,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,923 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 86,923 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tail gate struts weak

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 ZSY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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