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BL05 GWM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,466 mi
Last recorded179,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 179,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 179,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 173,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 164,221 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 162,074 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 160,517 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 156,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 151,908 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 151,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 143,820 miles

Nearside Front BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHES SPLIT, NOT CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVMENT.

Offside Front BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHES SPLIT, NOT CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVMENT.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 140,427 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 140,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 136,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 116,029 miles

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

n/sf tyre bald on outer edge

n/sr tyre bald on both edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,108 miles

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

full undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 102,615 miles

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 25 Jun 2009 102,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,831 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 96,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BL05 GWM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL05 GWM, 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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BL05 GWM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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