CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT55 EDC

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,838 mi
Last recorded178,838 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 178,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 173,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 167,472 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 167,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,095 miles

Eml illuminated

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 155,020 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

General underside corrosion

Minor perishing to all suspension bushes

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 137,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 129,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,715 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,427 miles

1) tyres 235 40 18 2) outer sill and underbody covers fitted

3) n/s rear seat belt clasp cover brioken

4) n/s front tyre inner sidewall cracked

5) o/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,237 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 75,425 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,112 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,112 miles

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

offside rear tyre close to 1:6mm limit

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,194 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 37,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT55 EDC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT55 EDC, 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

How do I check the history of BT55 EDC?

You can check the full history of BT55 EDC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT55 EDC registered?

BT55 EDC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BT55 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 EDC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT55 EDC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT55 EDC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.