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MT05 GBZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,763 mi
Last recorded162,763 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 GBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 162,763 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 149,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,283 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,988 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,011 miles

off side and near front tyres getting low on the edges

off side and near side front head light beam patterns slightly weak

off side and near side front upper suspension arm bushes cracking slightly and slight play

off side rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,379 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,266 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 70,780 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 12 May 2012 70,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 57,331 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,098 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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MT05 GBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 MT05 GBZ, 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 MT05 GBZ registered?

MT05 GBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is MT05 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 GBZ 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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