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CF55 BHY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

224,081 mi
Last recorded224,081 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 224,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 222,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 222,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 221,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 220,130 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 218,652 miles

both rear brakes binding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre close to limit + chunk out of outer sidewall

o/s/r brake hose heavily perished

Fail 11 Oct 2021 218,652 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre close to limit + chunk out of outer sidewall

o/s/r brake hose heavily perished

Pass 19 Oct 2020 217,706 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 207,861 miles

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

both rear brake hoses started to perish

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes split

parking brake efficiency poor 19%

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 8 Nov 2018 204,080 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 199,528 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

emissions close to limit

Fail 13 Nov 2017 199,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 192,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 192,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 182,895 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads look thin

Fail 5 Nov 2015 182,894 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads look thin

Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,493 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2013 152,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake flexi hoses started to perish

outer sills + floor pans covered

Pass 13 Nov 2012 135,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 114,754 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,230 miles

chip in screen in swept area on limit

Fail 21 Nov 2009 70,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in screen in swept area on limit

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,482 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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CF55 BHY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CF55 BHY, 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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CF55 BHY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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