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BV05 ETX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,443 mi
Last recorded167,443 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 167,443 miles

Rear brake hoses slight splitting

front suspension arms bushes slight splitting

slight oilleak boost pipe

Fail 19 May 2017 167,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake hoses slight splitting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front suspension arms bushes slight splitting

slight oilleak boost pipe

Fail 2 Mar 2017 167,299 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 163,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 153,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2014 153,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2013 138,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,069 miles

Airbag warning light ON

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 119,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Airbag warning light ON

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,401 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)

air bag light stays on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,323 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 ETX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

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

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