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BG05 GPZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,317 mi
Last recorded207,317 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 207,317 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 195,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 186,748 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 186,748 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 180,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 180,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 173,904 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 163,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 155,576 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 155,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 144,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 129,684 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 129,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,619 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 87,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,666 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 GPZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG05 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

BG05 GPZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BG05 GPZ safe to buy?

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