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BT55 ZPD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,879 mi
Last recorded144,879 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZPD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 144,879 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 144,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 153,082 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 153,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,291 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,291 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,393 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,650 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,650 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,453 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 75,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,231 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 ZPD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

BT55 ZPD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BT55 ZPD safe to buy?

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