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BD05 VCW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

198,447 mi
Last recorded198,447 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 198,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 196,654 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 193,665 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 186,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 183,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 171,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 161,857 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 136,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 123,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 117,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 110,699 miles

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

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

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)

dampness around fuel cooler pipes

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2012 99,834 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2012 99,834 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2011 81,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 74,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 67,011 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 67,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 54,593 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 VCW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

BD05 VCW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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