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BT54 VMR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,743 mi
Last recorded187,743 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 187,743 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 187,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 184,654 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 179,673 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

gear box sump bolt insecured . done

Fail 25 Nov 2022 179,673 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet strut (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

gear box sump bolt insecured . done

Pass 24 Nov 2021 173,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 168,781 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 168,683 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure EXH CLAMP CORRODED THROUGH (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted TOP BOLT MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted BOLT INSECURE (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 162,879 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 162,794 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BULB INCORRECT FIT / WRONG IMAGE (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 156,556 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 156,556 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,125 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,032 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 139,032 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fit (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,218 miles

Front front brake disks corroded from inner side

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

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

Rear brake disks corroded from inner side

Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,389 miles

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

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

N/S/R back box heat shield loose

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

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

battery security loose

Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,389 miles

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

N/S/R back box heat shield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

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

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

battery security loose

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,500 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)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,533 miles

o/side wash jet partly blocked

wipers smearing slightly screen very dirty

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,313 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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BT54 VMR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT54 VMR, 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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BT54 VMR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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