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BC05 JHE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 92,771 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side linkage seized in on position (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,467 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 86,467 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,956 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,459 miles

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 3 Jan 2023 81,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 79,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,222 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,129 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 54,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,186 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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BC05 JHE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JHE, 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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BC05 JHE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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