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BT05 XHV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,415 mi
Last recorded116,415 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 114,175 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 114,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 110,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 110,493 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,238 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper HeadLamp mounts broken and have been repaired and ok

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,045 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,553 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,300 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 XHV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

BT05 XHV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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