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GD05 CHF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

229,291 mi
Last recorded229,291 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 CHF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 229,291 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres are almost down to the wear markers, although showing 2mm tread on both sides (would suggest replacement!) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 229,291 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres are almost down to the wear markers, although showing 2mm tread on both sides (would suggest replacement!) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 220,184 miles

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

under body trays fitted restricting full view of some items

Fail 14 Dec 2018 220,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake leaver in car (1.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stuff hanging on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body trays fitted restricting full view of some items

Pass 7 Dec 2017 198,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 194,587 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 194,587 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 176,452 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 162,625 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 162,625 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 151,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 151,270 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,125 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 113,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,010 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,344 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,339 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD05 CHF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GD05 CHF, 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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GD05 CHF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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