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GJ05 BUA

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,605 mi
Last recorded134,605 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,605 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant warning on dash

rear seats/belts and spare wheel not inspected as vehicle heavily loaded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 134,603 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak coolant tank empty ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear bump stops fallen into springs and loose

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

coolant warning on dash

rear seats/belts and spare wheel not inspected as vehicle heavily loaded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,367 miles

Coolant cap missing and warning light on when brought in

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 127,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed large splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant cap missing and warning light on when brought in

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,257 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 124,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,781 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Under vehicle covers fitted restricting visibility

Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Under vehicle covers fitted restricting visibility

Pass 4 Jul 2015 110,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,275 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 104,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,611 miles

airbag light on

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,801 miles

air bag light on engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,715 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,552 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 BUA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ05 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

GJ05 BUA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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