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BL05 GYW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,569 mi
Last recorded129,569 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 129,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,470 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 115,470 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 8 Jan 2019 108,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,991 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 103,991 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,082 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,625 miles

parking brake has a low brake efficiency reading it may require repair

vehicle has engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre nearing 2mm of tread

rear brake pads are getting low both sides

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,438 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 47,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GYW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GYW, 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 BL05 GYW registered?

BL05 GYW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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