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EJ05 BTE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 84,453 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,606 miles

coolant level below min

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,036 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 76,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 66,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below min

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,470 miles

wear in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,928 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 23 May 2016 31,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,508 miles

Offside registration plate lamp ceacked at securing screw

Fail 4 Jun 2014 25,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside registration plate lamp ceacked at securing screw

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,954 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 20,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,140 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 17,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,702 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,319 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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EJ05 BTE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ05 BTE, 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 EJ05 BTE registered?

EJ05 BTE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EJ05 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 BTE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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