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SM05 BXB

2005 Audi A4 · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Audi A4 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 196,907 miles on the clock, averaging 10,312 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI PD engine is known for bre/brd.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 BXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,312

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,565
Average per year10,312
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM05 BXB 58k93k128k162k197k '08'21'15

Check SM05 BXB

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,565 miles
PASS
Mileage183,342 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
PASS
Mileage170,718 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage159,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage152,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,629 miles
PASS
Mileage143,968 miles
Since last MOT+15,006 miles
PASS
Mileage128,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage120,828 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage110,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage101,347 miles
Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
Mileage91,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage81,633 miles
Since last MOT+9,508 miles
PASS
Mileage72,125 miles
Since last MOT+13,887 miles
PASS
Mileage58,238 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A4

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A4 models (2005–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

BRE/BRD

Injector wear or deviation causes imbalance; hold-down bolts stretch (TTY design).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 BXB

What car is SM05 BXB?

SM05 BXB is an grey Audi A4, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 BXB?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 BXB was 196,907 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 BXB passed its MOT?

SM05 BXB has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2021.

Is SM05 BXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 BXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM05 BXB?

SM05 BXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.