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GF05 OBU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,335 mi
Last recorded180,335 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 180,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside front lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 170,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 170,182 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Road wheel fixing missing one missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 155,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 147,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 146,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,139 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 3 May 2016 133,590 miles

engine/under covers fitted

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 7 May 2015 126,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 120,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2012 100,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 87,757 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 71,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,905 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 OBU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

GF05 OBU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GF05 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 OBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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