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BD54 RFE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

211,034 mi
Last recorded211,034 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 211,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 207,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 206,828 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 206,813 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 206,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 203,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 198,047 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 197,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 192,162 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 184,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 167,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 165,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 144,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 132,209 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 132,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,898 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 91,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 78,126 miles

engine managment light illuminated!

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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BD54 RFE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD54 RFE, 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 BD54 RFE registered?

BD54 RFE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is BD54 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 RFE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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