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BV05 DRX

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,888 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 95,888 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,546 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2017 66,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT AND REAR ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,888 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,220 miles

Child seat fitted to n.s.r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate slightly faded

very slight play in both front lower straight arm ball joints and protective boots starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,220 miles

Child seat fitted to n.s.r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly faded

very slight play in both front lower straight arm ball joints and protective boots starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,563 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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BV05 DRX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DRX, 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 BV05 DRX registered?

BV05 DRX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BV05 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 DRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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