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BC05 HCE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,777 mi
Last recorded161,777 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 161,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 160,093 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 157,479 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 154,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 149,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 144,997 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 142,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 139,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 136,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 134,638 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 133,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 130,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,992 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 106,119 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 86,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2008 86,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,080 miles

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

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

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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BC05 HCE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BC05 HCE, 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 BC05 HCE registered?

BC05 HCE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is BC05 HCE safe to buy?

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