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BV05 DPZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,983 mi
Last recorded136,983 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,983 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 136,981 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,135 miles

all brake hoses deterated

all front suspension bushes deterated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,979 miles

n/s/rear and o/s/front tyres low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,857 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Feb 2010 45,388 miles

both front tyres low tread

rear pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,311 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 31,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BV05 DPZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV05 DPZ, 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

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What year was BV05 DPZ registered?

BV05 DPZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 DPZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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