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BD05 FVP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,668 mi
Last recorded121,668 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,182 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,836 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 3 Sep 2021 87,270 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,424 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight (2.4.G.2)

front number plate characters starting to fade.

info only.no towball fitted at time of test/7 pin trailer socket fitted.visual check only.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,383 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

info only,7 pin trailer socket fitted so visual check only.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,460 miles

front and rear number plates,characters starting to fade/de-laminate.

info only.7 pin trailer socket,so visual check only.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,735 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,288 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,745 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly scuffed.

warning light for e.s.p is on all the time.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,118 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 20,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 FVP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 BD05 FVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 FVP registered?

BD05 FVP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BD05 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FVP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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