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GJ05 BVZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

169,918 mi
Last recorded169,918 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 169,918 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 169,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 166,430 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 166,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 161,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 161,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 157,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 140,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall has multiple cuts but not showing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 140,332 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation Door can not be opened from inside the vehicle due to faulty door handle (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall has multiple cuts but not showing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,363 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,312 miles

Both front tyres are close to limit

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,965 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,027 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,302 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,703 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 BVZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ registered?

GJ05 BVZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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