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BL05 JGY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,842 mi
Last recorded142,842 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 142,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 142,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,194 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 136,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 128,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,284 miles

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))

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

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

both rear shock absorber outer covers loose

Fail 1 Oct 2019 125,284 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber outer covers loose

Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,515 miles

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

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 shock absorber covers loose both rear

Fail 19 Dec 2018 121,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers loose both rear

engine management light on car registered before 2008

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has damage to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

engine management light on

Fail 16 Dec 2016 112,108 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,972 miles

Engine management light is illuminating showing a fault

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Dec 2015 106,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light is illuminating showing a fault

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Dec 2014 102,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 97,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear roll bar inner bush sleeves breaking up

rear suspension bump stop rubbers perished

Fail 30 Dec 2013 97,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear roll bar inner bush sleeves breaking up

rear suspension bump stop rubbers perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear inner roll-bar bush sleeves breaking up

Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,133 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 79,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,000 miles

offside front outer tyre damaged (deep cut in wall -tread)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,998 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 60,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 60,311 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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BL05 JGY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BL05 JGY, 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 JGY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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