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GF05 ASV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

225,412 mi
Last recorded225,412 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 225,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both pass and advice (5.2.3 (e))

under suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 225,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both pass and advice (5.2.3 (e))

under suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 220,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 214,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 205,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 197,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 188,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 183,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 175,866 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 175,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 168,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 159,841 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 152,316 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 146,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 May 2014 140,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 May 2013 133,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2012 127,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 118,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 103,267 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 86,583 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 74,850 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 ASV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GF05 ASV, 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 ASV registered?

GF05 ASV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is GF05 ASV safe to buy?

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