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GL05 BVV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,835 mi
Last recorded172,835 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 172,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 165,582 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

pitting and corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 18 May 2017 150,641 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Shock support arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 May 2016 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 115,844 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 98,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 87,045 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

outer sills not checked - plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 75,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2011 60,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 60,984 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 54,996 miles

nail in nsr tyre

rear anti roll bar cracked and corroded around bushes

tread on all tyres low

Pass 2 May 2009 44,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,307 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 37,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL05 BVV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL05 BVV, 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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GL05 BVV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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