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GIG 6271

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,772 mi
Last recorded178,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 6271
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 178,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 169,342 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2018 169,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 158,085 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 158,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2008 159,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 159,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GIG 6271 is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GIG 6271, 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 GIG 6271 registered?

GIG 6271 is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is GIG 6271 safe to buy?

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