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BG05 GOU

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,862 mi
Last recorded32,862 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,584 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 23,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,887 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,719 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 1,115 miles

N/S front tyre has small cuts on sidewall

O/S front tyre has small cuts on sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2009 1,047 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres getting low on tread and have cuts insidewalls but dont reach cords

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,443 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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BG05 GOU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BG05 GOU, 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 BG05 GOU registered?

BG05 GOU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 GOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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