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GJ05 BTU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,304 mi
Last recorded184,304 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 184,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 176,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 171,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 162,244 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 162,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

not able to assess all suspension components due to excessive play in other items

Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,543 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,184 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,681 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,390 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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GJ05 BTU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ05 BTU, 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 GJ05 BTU registered?

GJ05 BTU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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