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GL05 BVX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,068 mi
Last recorded204,068 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 204,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 193,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2020 184,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 177,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 177,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached Engine Undertrays Loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 163,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 154,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 154,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,781 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm 2 cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs badly corroded (3.5.1i)

nsr number plate light flickers

slight bind nsr

Fail 20 Oct 2016 140,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm 2 cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs badly corroded (3.5.1i)

nsr number plate light flickers

slight bind nsr

Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,302 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 125,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 119,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,903 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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GL05 BVX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BVX, 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 GL05 BVX registered?

GL05 BVX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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