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R55 BSJ

2010 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,329 mi
Last recorded176,329 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 176,329 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 176,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 170,025 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 19 Feb 2025 170,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,878 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 158,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 155,345 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 155,340 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,882 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 149,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 142,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 135,315 miles

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

undertray's fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No acceleration detected!

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,055 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,924 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,195 miles

no exhaust emissions detected during smoke test

unable to inspectcertain testable items behind engine covers and under body covers

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,053 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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R55 BSJ is a 2010 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 R55 BSJ, 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 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R55 BSJ registered?

R55 BSJ is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 2010.

Is R55 BSJ safe to buy?

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