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BT05 VFS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,076 mi
Last recorded157,076 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 157,076 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket broken allowing cable to foul slightly (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,304 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 108,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,442 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,651 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,643 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,990 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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BT05 VFS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BT05 VFS, 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 BT05 VFS registered?

BT05 VFS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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