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BL54 DBV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,816 mi
Last recorded134,816 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 118,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,518 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 83,311 miles

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

deep cuts to inner sidewalls of both front tyres

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2011 83,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

deep cuts to inner sidewalls of both front tyres

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,825 miles

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

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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BL54 DBV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL54 DBV, 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 BL54 DBV registered?

BL54 DBV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is BL54 DBV safe to buy?

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