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GF05 AOU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,899 mi
Last recorded170,899 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 170,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 157,340 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 157,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,966 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 141,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges and cracking in tread 235/40/18w xl

offside front tyre wearing low 235/40/18w xl

Fail 29 Jul 2014 102,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges and cracking in tread 235/40/18w xl

offside front tyre wearing low 235/40/18w xl

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,798 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet safety catch sticking

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges and cracking in tread 235/40/18w xl

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,925 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 15 Jul 2011 84,040 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

brake fluid resevoir level low

offside rear brake disc badly corroded on outer braking surface recommend replace

rear brake application uneven by 25%

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,040 miles

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)

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

brake fluid resevoir level low

offside rear brake disc badly corroded on outer braking surface recommend replace

rear brake application uneven by 25%

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,995 miles

1x number plate light dim

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,838 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 AOU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

GF05 AOU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GF05 AOU safe to buy?

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