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BN55 HZX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

244,152 mi
Last recorded244,152 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 244,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 244,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 240,602 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 233,686 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 233,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 222,700 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 211,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 211,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 199,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 199,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Sep 2012 188,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2012 188,407 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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 178,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 169,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 149,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 126,544 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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BN55 HZX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HZX, 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 BN55 HZX registered?

BN55 HZX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BN55 HZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 HZX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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