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GJ05 VBD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 148,310 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 148,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,401 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 127,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 114,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,727 miles

Front discs pitted - STRONGF ADVISE

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

Rear discs pitted - STRONG ADVISE

Fail 10 Dec 2013 105,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front discs pitted - STRONGF ADVISE

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

Rear discs pitted - STRONG ADVISE

Pass 5 Feb 2011 96,677 miles

centre rear seat belt stuck past stopper

Fail 5 Feb 2011 96,677 miles

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

centre rear seat belt stuck past stopper

Pass 6 Feb 2010 83,601 miles

front and rear tyres are worn in inner and outter edges

middle rear seat belt clip stuck below stopper

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,308 miles

rear brake pads low

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 VBD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

GJ05 VBD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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