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GP05 CUV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,507 mi
Last recorded169,507 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 CUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 169,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 158,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 158,276 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 148,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,572 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 104,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,139 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,629 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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GP05 CUV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP05 CUV, 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 GP05 CUV registered?

GP05 CUV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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