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BT55 ZPE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,046 mi
Last recorded168,046 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 168,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 160,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 159,591 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 159,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure BROKEN LENS SHARP EDGES (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 153,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 150,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 142,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 128,869 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 111,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 111,423 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 64,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 44,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2010 44,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,089 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 ZPE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

BT55 ZPE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is BT55 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 ZPE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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