MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
tape on instrument cluster obscuring full inspection
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre perished
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre shows uneven wear & virtually bald on outer edge
off & nearside front upper front & upper rear bushes show slight deterioration
suspect high intensity discharge headlight cleaning system defective
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
damage at front screen
nearside front side light dim
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
damage at front screen
nearside front side light dim
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine oil level above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.
off and near side front brake discs show an extensivly lipped edge/wear.
off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
undershield fitted.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.
off and near side front brake discs show an extensivly lipped edge/wear.
off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
undershield fitted.
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GU05 VUM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 VUM, 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 VUM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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