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GF05 ADV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ADV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage in two places in outer wall

Nearside Vehicle under tray is damaged and insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 120,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage in two places in outer wall

Nearside Vehicle under tray is damaged and insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 112,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepped)on inner edges

offside rear and nearside rear seat belt catches outer plastic casings missing

Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,931 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepped)on inner edges

offside rear and nearside rear seat belt catches outer plastic casings missing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,085 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine under tray damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Passenger air bag switched off

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,083 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine under tray damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Passenger air bag switched off

Fail 14 Jun 2013 83,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear seat belt catch outer plastic casings missing (still operates as intended)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,284 miles

offside and nearside rear seat belt catch outer plastic casings missing (still operates as intended)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,669 miles

nearside rear outer seat belt buckle casing in damaged

tread is distorted on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,966 miles

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

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,461 miles

chip in windscreen...

nearside rear antiroll bar collar cracked...

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,257 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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GF05 ADV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF05 ADV, 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 GF05 ADV registered?

GF05 ADV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GF05 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 ADV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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