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GJ05 BVE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,418 mi
Last recorded192,418 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 192,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 174,563 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 164,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 157,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 157,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 151,217 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 151,172 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 151,085 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 142,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake requires attention

Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 135,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 129,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 118,543 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 118,543 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,345 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 63,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,320 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 BVE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BVE, 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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GJ05 BVE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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