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GV05 BLX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,418 mi
Last recorded165,418 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 165,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 163,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 250,438 miles

inner joints utray fitted engine cover fitted handbrake tragvel

Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 146,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 134,553 miles

CUT IN N/S FRONT TYRE WALL BUT NOT TO CORDS

O SIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Fail 24 Jul 2014 134,553 miles

CUT IN N/S FRONT TYRE WALL BUT NOT TO CORDS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O SIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 120,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s front tyre wall not reaching cords rear seat belt ceck incomplete due to child seat fittment

Pass 12 Jul 2013 120,538 miles

cut in n/s front tyre wall not reaching cords rear seat belt ceck incomplete due to child seat fittment

Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2011 97,061 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,073 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 67,073 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,392 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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GV05 BLX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV05 BLX, 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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GV05 BLX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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