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BD05 DFC

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,905 mi
Last recorded94,905 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 94,905 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 94,902 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 169,047 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 169,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 156,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some damage to undertrays

Fail 23 May 2014 156,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some damage to undertrays

Pass 23 Apr 2013 144,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,404 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 126,314 miles

Air-bag lamp on.

Offside rear brake disc showing signs of heat.

Pass 10 May 2010 113,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 104,815 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 90,415 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

full length plastic under tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,415 miles

full length plastic under tray fitted

plastic oversills fitted

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 DFC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BD05 DFC, 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 BD05 DFC registered?

BD05 DFC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is BD05 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 DFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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