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BD54 TVA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,091 mi
Last recorded156,091 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 TVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 156,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2020 129,812 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 127,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged end rubber age cracked and inner exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust covers x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension has squeak

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged end rubber age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,434 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,434 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At Allowable Limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 106,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,348 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,654 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,702 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,536 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,259 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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BD54 TVA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD54 TVA, 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 BD54 TVA registered?

BD54 TVA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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