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BD05 VLS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,933 mi
Last recorded139,933 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,933 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 139,933 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 124,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,924 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to offside rear of vehicle

nearside rear tyre cracked

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to offside rear of vehicle

nearside rear tyre cracked

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,871 miles

OSR wheel arch damage

Pass 19 Feb 2011 58,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,462 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,227 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 VLS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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