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BK05 GGP

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

227,230 mi
Last recorded227,230 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 227,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 221,101 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Head lamp slightly insecure bracket broken

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 221,101 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Head lamp slightly insecure bracket broken

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 215,511 miles

Both Rear Wheels Previous Repairs Both Wheels Slightly Mishapen

Nearside Headlamp Slightly Insecure

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Has to be helped back (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe Mountings Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 215,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Wheels Previous Repairs Both Wheels Slightly Mishapen

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside Bumper Slightly Insecure

Nearside Headlamp Slightly Insecure

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Has to be helped back (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively over heated slight scoring inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Subframe Mountings Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 209,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Small cracked on offside rear rim no signs of air leaking

chip to windscreen zone B

Fail 4 Jun 2019 209,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Small cracked on offside rear rim no signs of air leaking

chip to windscreen zone B

Pass 16 Jun 2018 200,210 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone A, damage below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 200,002 miles

Front Body insecure Front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect font and spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect font and spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone A, damage below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 190,916 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

OIL pressure warning light coming on intermittently

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 183,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2016 183,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 176,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 172,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 155,464 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 155,464 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 142,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,883 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 105,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,564 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 89,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 84,271 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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BK05 GGP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK05 GGP, 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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BK05 GGP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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