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BD05 BTY

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,387 mi
Last recorded140,387 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 140,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 140,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 134,784 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 134,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 129,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 123,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,855 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2016 79,705 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 79,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,768 miles

t.p.m system fault lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,552 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,348 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2010 23,455 miles

offside and nearside front tyre have uneven tread wear (215/650r440A)

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks appearing in sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2009 19,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,018 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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BD05 BTY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BD05 BTY, 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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BD05 BTY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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