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BO55 AWE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests42 (36 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,106 mi
Last recorded141,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 AWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

36 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 141,106 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 211,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 201,437 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 192,695 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2023 192,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split through to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 179,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 175,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 173,016 miles

slight play in a n/s/f ball joint.

both front windows tinted,

fuel filter damp.

Pass 8 Feb 2020 110,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 162,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine uneven/rough at idle

Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine uneven/rough at idle

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension anti roll bar slightly corroded around inner mounts both siodes of car.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 151,321 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot lid will open open with key !!

full plastic under trays fitted

vehicle runs rough at idle

Fail 3 Apr 2018 151,263 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot lid will open open with key !!

full plastic under trays fitted

vehicle runs rough at idle

Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,414 miles

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,910 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 126,334 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 126,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,814 miles

1 FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN . 2 SILL COVERS FITTED . 3 UNDER-TRAYS FITTED .

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,609 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear position lights dull

offside front tyre on 1.6mm *on the legal limit*

Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,560 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre wear is uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,533 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,342 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,036 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,446 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,977 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 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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BO55 AWE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BO55 AWE, 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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BO55 AWE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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