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GF05 XLE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,634 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 83,458 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot deteriorated seeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,014 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,145 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 XLE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

GF05 XLE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is GF05 XLE safe to buy?

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