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OV05 GGJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 GGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,349 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2012 50,030 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 41,835 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 41,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 36,227 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 29,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,515 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads low

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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OV05 GGJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc 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 OV05 GGJ, 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 OV05 GGJ registered?

OV05 GGJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is OV05 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 GGJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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