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BN55 ZLV

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 146,024 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 145,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,347 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 134,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 127,577 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 127,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 120,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 120,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 116,934 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 116,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,904 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 104,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,008 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 97,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,070 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 92,025 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,576 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,228 miles

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

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

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 ZLV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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