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BT55 EAF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,875 miles

Offside Front arch corroded sharp edges (repaired with sticky tape)

engine oil level low

headlight lenses dull affecting light output

Fail 23 Mar 2023 87,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front arch damaged + corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,082 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 85,082 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall splitting and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil level below (min) topped up for test

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left hand flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 76,208 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left hand flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,889 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,292 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,955 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 27,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 22,641 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm mark

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,641 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm mark

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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BT55 EAF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT55 EAF, 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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BT55 EAF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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