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FD55 BVM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,003 mi
Last recorded172,003 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 BVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 172,003 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 172,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine NOT TESTED (out of fuel) (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 169,295 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 169,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 152,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 137,755 miles

coolant warning light on

n/s/front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 126,518 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 108,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 90,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,774 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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FD55 BVM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FD55 BVM, 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 FD55 BVM registered?

FD55 BVM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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