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BT55 EEM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,033 mi
Last recorded163,033 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 163,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 160,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 156,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 137,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,096 miles

Both front upper suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition (both sides)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

N/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal limit / tread miss-shaped

O/s/r tyre tread wearing low / tread slightly miss-shaped

Fail 10 Oct 2017 129,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Both front upper suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition (both sides)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread

N/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal limit / tread miss-shaped

O/s/r tyre tread wearing low / tread slightly miss-shaped

Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread / sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,742 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,044 miles

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

o/s number plate light poor

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,778 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EEM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BT55 EEM, 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 EEM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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