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BF55 WLC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

182,671 mi
Last recorded182,671 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 182,671 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 175,205 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 166,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 157,552 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 149,532 miles

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

Front all upper suspension arm bushes splitting

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind and brake disc has been getting hot

oil moisture from intercooler hoses and turbo drain pipe area

Fail 11 Oct 2021 149,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front all upper suspension arm bushes splitting

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind and brake disc has been getting hot

oil moisture from intercooler hoses and turbo drain pipe area

Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 122,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,513 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 111,513 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread.

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,225 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,225 miles

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

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

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

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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BF55 WLC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF55 WLC, 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 BF55 WLC registered?

BF55 WLC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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