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GU05 OKT

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,680 mi
Last recorded174,680 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OKT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 174,680 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 174,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 171,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 171,487 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 163,574 miles

All lower arms ball joint covers deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Movement in both drive shafts

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 150,586 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light wiring loom and bulb holders need replacing

non obligatory mirror glass missing advise replace imidiately

Fail 11 Feb 2014 150,586 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light wiring loom and bulb holders need replacing

non obligatory mirror glass missing advise replace imidiately

Pass 24 Dec 2012 130,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads are worn

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside number plate light is dim

rear brake pads are wearing thin and the brake discs are also lipped

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,551 miles

N/S Repeater lamp has condensation in the leens but is not affecting operation.

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall.

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 112,551 miles

N/S Repeater lamp has condensation in the leens but is not affecting operation.

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,797 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,227 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 66,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,468 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GU05 OKT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GU05 OKT, 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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GU05 OKT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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