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BT55 FRX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,016 mi
Last recorded159,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 159,016 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 156,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 150,833 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 150,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 143,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 143,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both Sides Covers & Undersides covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 136,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 136,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,049 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,395 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2018 124,361 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,838 miles

n/s dip beam image poor

rear tyres near wear bars

Fail 25 Jan 2017 118,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

n/s dip beam image poor

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,717 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,747 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 111,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 117,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,679 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 FRX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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