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GP05 BMY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,134 mi
Last recorded153,134 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 BMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 153,134 miles

Centre Exhaust Box ( Corroded )

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s Rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 153,134 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached O/s Front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Centre Exhaust Box ( Corroded )

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s Rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,725 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 150,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 146,524 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,434 miles

Child seat fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 131,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 116,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 109,231 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,993 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 78,489 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,573 miles

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

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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GP05 BMY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GP05 BMY, 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 GP05 BMY registered?

GP05 BMY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is GP05 BMY safe to buy?

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