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BN55 HPC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,580 mi
Last recorded145,580 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HPC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 145,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2026 145,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 136,136 miles

All underbody and components corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2024 135,708 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

All underbody and components corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,324 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 126,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,022 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 119,995 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,581 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,646 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2016 102,646 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 91,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,966 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,916 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,797 miles

Rear numberplate slightly poor

front washers and wipers slightly poor

oil on minimum, topped up

windscreen damage and crack outside testable A, B sections

Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 38,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre tread bald 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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BN55 HPC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN55 HPC, 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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BN55 HPC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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