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BD05 VLW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,025 mi
Last recorded185,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 185,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 180,343 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 175,392 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 175,252 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 170,217 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,354 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 163,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 155,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable support detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip central area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 155,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable support detached

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip central area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 145,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 137,029 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 137,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 136,071 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 136,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 124,027 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 124,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 111,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,655 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,844 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FR BRAKE INBALANCE==RECC CAMBELT==NOISE RIB BELT AREA==SLIGH SPLITS ALL 4 TOP ARM BUSHES

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,949 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,785 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 VLW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

BD05 VLW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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