CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD05 VLZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,537 mi
Last recorded168,537 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 168,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 168,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,956 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 138,193 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 138,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 119,455 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 108,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,917 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 72,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,147 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD05 VLZ 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 VLZ, 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

How do I check the history of BD05 VLZ?

You can check the full history of BD05 VLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD05 VLZ registered?

BD05 VLZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is BD05 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 VLZ 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.

Does BD05 VLZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD05 VLZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.