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BV05 ETU

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,920 mi
Last recorded226,920 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ETU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 226,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,294 miles

front lower ball joint dust covers perished

front tyres close to limit

rear discs worn

Fail 12 Mar 2018 137,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front lower ball joint dust covers perished

front tyres close to limit

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,491 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 132,491 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear and front pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid below maximum

Fail 11 Mar 2016 127,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid below maximum

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,055 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 101,051 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,668 miles

both front brake discs wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,055 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 ETU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV05 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

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

Is BV05 ETU safe to buy?

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