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GV55 BYT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

234,996 mi
Last recorded234,996 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BYT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 234,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 13 Mar 2023 228,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 219,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 10 Mar 2021 213,208 miles

Elm light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 210,030 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 196,603 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 174,240 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 153,649 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 153,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,218 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 12 May 2012 60,397 miles

Advise rear pads low.

Pass 7 May 2011 49,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 35,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,537 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,485 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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GV55 BYT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV55 BYT, 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 GV55 BYT registered?

GV55 BYT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is GV55 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 BYT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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