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BT55 HEU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,950 mi
Last recorded142,950 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 142,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,550 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 140,550 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 135,490 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 135,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,885 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Jul 2015 113,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Jul 2014

O/S/F TYRE APRX 3/5MM AND BALDING INNER EDGE = BOTH REAR TYRES APRX 5/6MM NIAL IN N/S/R TYRE AND SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE = HANDBRAKE READING SLOW TO REACT

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,532 miles

engine undertray damaged = engine noise belt area = O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM ADVISE CHANGE = O/S/R TYRE COME CLOSE APRX 3MM

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,800 miles

NOISE FROM ENGINE BELT AREA REQUIRES ATTENSION = both rear tyres aprx 3/4mm

Fail 17 Jul 2012 86,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO NOISE FROM ENGINE = brake level indicator on = both rear tyres aprx 3/4mm

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,682 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2.5MM O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3/4MM

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2.5MM O/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3/4MM

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,052 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,613 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,539 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,539 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 HEU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

BT55 HEU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is BT55 HEU safe to buy?

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