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BT55 ESY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,303 mi
Last recorded161,303 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 161,303 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 161,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 148,981 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 148,981 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,360 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 137,360 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 128,386 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 121,569 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2010 85,395 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 59,289 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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BT55 ESY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ESY, 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 BT55 ESY registered?

BT55 ESY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is BT55 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 ESY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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